Differences in post-recession performance for auto manufacturers and service industries / by Elizabeth Richards.: CS11-626/2017-67E-PDF

"This Economic Insights article highlights the notable differences in the extent to which different segments of the Canadian automotive sector have recovered from the 2008-2009 recession. Canadian auto manufacturers are increasingly oriented towards the U.S. market and as a result, trends in this sector can be influenced by U.S. demand, currency fluctuations and global competition. Despite stronger retail demand for new motor vehicles in the United States since the 2008-2009 recession, Canadian manufacturers reported declines, as they faced heightened competition. In comparison, auto service providers, comprising establishments involved in the wholesale and retail trade of motor vehicles and their parts, experienced notable growth in output, employment and average weekly earnings"--p. 1.

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Publication information
Department/Agency Statistics Canada.
Title Differences in post-recession performance for auto manufacturers and service industries / by Elizabeth Richards.
Series title Economic insights, 1927-503X ; no 67
Publication type Series - View Master Record
Language [English]
Other language editions [French]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Note(s) Issued also in French under title: Écarts entre le rendement de la fabrication et celui des services dans le secteur de l'automobile après la recession.
"Release date: March 3, 2017."
Includes bibliographic references.
Publishing information [Ottawa] : Statistics Canada, 2017.
Author / Contributor Richards, Elizabeth, 1984-
Description 6 p.
ISBN 978-0-660-07712-3
Catalogue number
  • CS11-626/2017-67E-PDF
Subject terms Automobile industry
Service industry
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