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Canada's Manufacturing Sales Rise Amid Holiday Spending Surge

1/17/2025

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In November, Canada's manufacturing sales increased by 0.8% to $71.5 billion, led by aerospace (up 9.3%) and petroleum products (up 2.6%).
Wholesale sales, excluding petroleum, decreased by 0.2% to $83.7 billion, with motor vehicle parts declining by 5.5%.
December experienced a surge in holiday spending, linked to the GST holiday, following weak sales in November.

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Story summary

In November, Canada's manufacturing sales increased by 0.8% to $71.5 billion, led by aerospace (up 9.3%) and petroleum products (up 2.6%).
Wholesale sales, excluding petroleum, decreased by 0.2% to $83.7 billion, with motor vehicle parts declining by 5.5%.
December experienced a surge in holiday spending, linked to the GST holiday, following weak sales in November.