The Economy 1999

The Economy is an annual publication providing a review of economic performance in Newfoundland and Labrador and an outlook for the near term. All data is current as of March 1999 but may be subject to revision.

Comments and questions concerning The Economy 1999 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 1-55146-095-5
Published under the authority of:
The Honourable Paul D. Dicks, Q.C., Minister of Finance.

Contents

Statistical Indicators
The Economy
Oil and Gas
Fisheries
Canadian Centre for Fisheries Innovation
Manufacturing
Information Technology
Softworld '98
Mining
50th Anniversary of Confederation
Cultural Activities
Tourism
Success ~ Works
International KPMG Study
Taxation - On the Cutting EDGE
Construction
Churchill River Power
Forestry
Agrifoods
Major Projects