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Retail Sales

Retail trade measures consumer spending at stores, a key indicator of economic demand.
% y/y
+3.10% year over year
Annualized
16.4%
Period
2025-11

Historical Series (C$ Billions)

Data Source

Monthly Retail Trade Survey Table 20-10-0056-02. Covers food, clothing, gasoline, general merchandise. Released 50 days after reference period.

Source Statistics Canada — Table 20-10-0056-02
Frequency Monthly
Category Trade & Business
Unit % y/y