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Retail sales dip to just under $70 billion in September: Statistics Canada

Core retail sales—which exclude gasoline stations and fuel vendors and motor vehicle and parts dealers—were relatively unchanged in September.

Canadian inflation eases in October: Statistics Canada

Slower growth in grocery prices further contributed to the deceleration in the CPI in October.

Retail Leads Canadian Job Gains as Sector Rebounds from Layoffs

Canada’s retail sector added 41,000 jobs in October, driving national employment growth as part-time work and e-commerce recovery signal renewed consumer confidence.

Over 1 in 4 Canadians live in a household experiencing financial difficulties: Statistics Canada

People living in rented dwellings remained more likely to experience household financial difficulties (37.0%) than those living in a dwelling owned by a household member (23.6%).

Retail payroll employment declines: Statistics Canada

The decline was driven by food and beverage retailers, says Statistics Canada.

Canadian economy falls but retail sector bucks the trend: Statistics Canada

Retail expanded by 0.9% in August, says Statistics Canada.

Statistics Canada reports August retail growth

Statistics Canada says a rise in retail sales for August was driven by motor vehicle dealers and various subsectors.

Consumer prices on the rise: Statistics Canada

Year-over-year grocery price inflation has generally trended upward since its most recent low in April 2024 (+1.4%), says Statistics Canada.

Income gap in Canada holds at record high in Q2 2025: Statistics Canada

Statistics Canada reports Canada's income and wealth gaps stayed high in Q2 2025 as economic weakness hit household savings and real estate values.

Canada adds 60,000 jobs in September: Statistics Canada

Canada’s job market rebounded in September with 60,000 new jobs, led by gains in full-time and core-aged employment, says Statistics Canada.

Rental industry growth slows to 2.5% in 2024: Statistics Canada

Revenue growth in Canada’s rental industry slowed to 2.5% in 2024 after two strong years, with Ontario leading gains, Statistics Canada reports.

Tourism GDP up 1.3% as Canadians travel locally: Statistics Canada

Tourism GDP rose 1.3% in Q2 2025, driven by strong domestic spending. International visitor spending fell 5.3%, Statistics Canada reports.

Food services sales up 0.1% in July: Statistics Canada

Food services sales rose 0.1% in July to $8.5B, with full-service restaurants leading growth. Prices also climbed compared to July 2024, Statistics Canada.

Retail decline limits Canada’s July GDP growth: Statistics Canada

Canada's GDP grew 0.2% in July despite a 1.0% drop in retail trade, with gains in mining, manufacturing and real estate offsetting the decline, says Statistics Canada.

Canadian Retail Sales Surge 5.7% as Consumers Time Spending and Stay Local

Canadian retail sales rose 5.7% as shoppers timed deals and spent locally, with Prime Day boosting mid-summer demand.

Retail sales drop 0.8% in July, led by food and clothing declines: Statistics Canada

Retail sales in Canada fell 0.8% in July 2025, with core retail down 1.2%. Food and clothing stores saw biggest declines, says Statistics Canada.

Consumer prices on the rise: Statistics Canada

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.9% on a year-over-year basis in August, up from a 1.7% increase in July, according to a Statistics Canada report.

Jobs continue to decline while unemployment rate rises: Statistics Canada

It was the second month in a row that employment has fallen in the country, says Statistics Canada.

Canadian economy contracts in Q2: Statistics Canada

The contraction in the second quarter was driven by significant declines in the export of goods, said Statistics Canada.

Payroll employment in retail decreases: Statistics Canada

Year over year, payroll employment in retail trade was down 26,900 (-1.3%) in June, says Statistics Canada.

Retail trade sees increase in operating profit: Statistics Canada

The increase was led by clothing, sporting goods, and general merchandise stores, said Statistics Canada.

Canadian Retail Sales Rise 5.9% in June on Travel Shift

Canadian retail sales rose 5.9% in June, driven by domestic travel trends and strong regional growth across key provinces.

Retail sales surpass $70 billion in June: Statistics Canada

Core retail sales, which exclude gasoline stations and fuel vendors and motor vehicle and parts dealers, were up 1.9% in June, said Statistics Canada.

Motion picture theatre revenues increase in 2024: Statistics Canada

Operating revenue in the motion picture theatres industry reached $1.6 billion in 2024, a 12.0% increase from 2022, said Statistics Canada.

Annual inflation rate rises 1.7% in July: Statistics Canada

Prices for gasoline led the slowdown in the all-items CPI, falling 16.1% year over year in July, following a 13.4% decline in June, said Statistics Canada.
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