Travel to and from Canada inches up: StatsCan
18.07.2008 10:01
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 Same-day travel from the U.S. to Canada increased 2.2 per cent in May.(CBC)Travel in and out of the country increased modestly in May, according to a report released Thursday by Statistics Canada. About 2.3 million travellers entered Canada in May, an increase of 0.4 per cent over April, the federal agency said. Meanwhile, Canadians made 4.5 million trips to other countries, up 1.6 per cent from the previous month. Fewer Americans made overnight trips to Canada in May, though same-day travel increased 2.2 per cent. "The gain in same-day car trips was the second consecutive monthly increase following seven months of declines," Statistics Canada said. Canadians made a total of 3.8 million trips to the U.S., an increase of two per cent over April. Same-day car travel rose 1.8 per cent and overnight travel rose 2.1 per cent. Gas prices in May jumped significantly with the national average climbing to $1.284, according to MJ Ervin & Associates, a Calgary-based consulting firm. By comparison, the national average for April was $1.194. May travel to overseas countries totalled 664,000 trips, a decrease of 0.9 per cent over April. RelatedInternal LinksTravel to Canada hits record lowConsumer HeadlinesU.S. FDA lifts safety advisory on tomatoesThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday eased its warning on tomatoes, saying it's safe to eat tomatoes again as the salmonella outbreak slows.House sales seen falling this year: Royal LePageHouse prices are expected to see a modest rise this year, but national sales are projected to fall from last year's levels, according to new forecast released Thursday from Royal LePage.Oil prices rebound after declining 3 daysOil rebounded to nearly $131 US a barrel Friday in Asia as news of an output cut in Nigeria helped to halt the sharp decline in prices that began three days ago.Websites selling ringtones 'ripping' off consumers: EU commissionerEight out of 10 websites selling mobile phone ringtones and graphics are tricking consumers with hidden fees or false advertising for free products, the EU said Thursday.Travel to and from Canada inches up: StatsCanTravel in and out of the country increased modestly in May, according to a report released Thursday by Statistics Canada. Consumer Life FeaturesFORUMSmartphonesShare your thoughts on iPhone 3G, competitorsADVENTURE TRAVELDoing KiliDawn atop Kilimanjaro and the cellphone worksTRAVELBeer breakTouring the world's best breweriesBLOGFood BytesWanting not to wasteBLOGComm-OdditiesSeattle sells loos on eBayPeople who read this also read …
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