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StatCan figures show minor economic bump from FIFA World Cup soccer matches
Transit ridership rose 1.7% and broadcasting jumped 8.6% as World Cup matches lifted several Canadian industries, Statistics Canada said.
- Statistics Canada reported that the FIFA World Cup modestly boosted economic activity in June, despite slight declines in some tourism-related sectors.
- Accommodation services decreased by 0.7 percent and air transportation declined by 0.5 percent in June during the World Cup.
- Food services and drinking places grew by 0.6 percent, and urban transit ridership rose by 1.7 percent, likely due to attendance at soccer matches.
- Radio and television broadcasting increased by 8.6 percent, while the arts, entertainment, and recreation industry grew by 1.1 percent in June coinciding with the event.
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StatCan figures show minor economic bump from FIFA World Cup soccer matches
OTTAWA - New figures from Statistics Canada show the FIFA World Cup modestly boosted economic activity in June, with some tourism-related industries even edging down slightly for the month.
·Toronto, Canada
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