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A map depicting the forecasted gross domestic product of 19 countries relative to that of Canada in the year 2020 and a chart depicting the economic health ranking of Canada among Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development countries are presented.

Presents a chart for the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and sectorial distribution between 1998 and 2000 for several Canadian industries including agriculture and fishing & trapping.

Examines Canada's total government debt as a percentage of gross domestic product among the G-7 countries for 1998. Reaction to Canadian Finance Minister Paul Martin's budget by business analysts; Amount Martin promised to set aside in fiscal 1999-2000 to put toward the accumulated debt; His intentions on curbing spending on government programs.

Focuses on financial statistics for Canada as of February 8, 1999. Growth of the Canadian economy between January and November 1998; November 1998 total output of goods and services; Optimism expressed by the world's leading executives regarding prospects for business growth until 2002.