Canadian Retail Sales Rise 1.2% in August 2026 Amid Economic Uncertainty
Canadian retail sales increased by 1.2% in August 2026 to $74.6 billion, marking a 5.4% increase compared with August 2025. Core retail sales, which exclude gasoline and automobile-related items, also rose by 1.1% month-over-month. After adjusting for price changes, retail sales volumes increased by
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Canadian Inflation Rises to 3.1% as Higher Gas Prices Add Pressure
Canada’s annual inflation rate edged higher in September, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 3.1% year over year, up from 3.0% in August. While grocery price growth continues to ease, higher gasoline prices and rising transportation costs are adding pressure to household budgets and creating
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Canadian Housing Starts Rise in September, but B.C. Markets Show Mixed Results
Canada’s housing construction activity picked up in September 2026, although starts remained below year-ago levels. In British Columbia, stronger monthly activity and growth in multi-family construction offered a more positive picture, while year-to-date figures showed significant differences across
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