Economy March 1997

MARCH 1997

Contents

The Economy is an annual publication providing a review of economic performance in Newfoundland and Labrador and an economic outlook for the near term.

The Economics and Statistics Branch of the Department of Finance produces a number of publications providing an overview of economic and industry trends.

Comments and questions concerning The Economy 1997 should be directed to:

Economics and Statistics Branch
(Economic Research and Analysis)
Department of Finance
P.O. Box 8700
St. John's, Newfoundland
A1B 4J6
Phone: (709) 729-3255
Fax: (709) 729-6944
e-mail: infoera@mail.gov.nl.ca

Subscriptions to The Economy can be obtained by contacting the Office of the Queen's Printer at (709) 729-3649.

ISBN 1-551-46-055-6

Published under the authority of:

  • The Honourable Paul D. Dicks, Q.C.,
    Minister of Finance and Treasury Board

 

National Context
Provincial Overview
Fishery
Forestry
Mining
Oil and Gas
Agrifoods
Tourism
Technology
Manufacturing
Construction
Outlook for 1997
1998 and Beyond
Major Projects
Economic Indicators and Forecast

Special Features:

Spending: Fuel of the Economy
Fishery Diversification
Voisey's Bay Update
Transshipment Facility
The Hunting Sector
Cabot 500th Anniversary Anchor Events
What Other Forecasters are Predicting in 1997


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