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Canada's Manufacturing Sector Faces Ongoing Decline in January

2/25/2026

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Canada’s factory activity declined in January 2026 as manufacturing shipments fell by approximately 3.3% from December, according to Statistics Canada.
Statistics Canada reported that nearly half of manufacturers experienced the impact of levies, primarily through increased prices and higher raw material costs.
The January decline marks the third decrease in sales over the past four months.
The results indicate ongoing challenges in Canada's manufacturing sector.

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Story summary

Canada’s factory activity declined in January 2026 as manufacturing shipments fell by approximately 3.3% from December, according to Statistics Canada.
Statistics Canada reported that nearly half of manufacturers experienced the impact of levies, primarily through increased prices and higher raw material costs.
The January decline marks the third decrease in sales over the past four months.
The results indicate ongoing challenges in Canada's manufacturing sector.