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Vehicle revenue rose in July while unit sales fell
Canada’s July vehicle data moved in opposite directions by units and dollars, while zero-emission vehicles gained share. Dealers need all three measures to read demand and mix.
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Canadian companies, trade, construction and the economic data behind business decisions.
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Non-residential projects led July’s drop in Canadian building permits
The permit-value decline was concentrated outside housing. Contractors still need project-level evidence before treating construction intentions as booked work.
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Non-US exports reached a record in July while Canada’s total exports fell
Different destination groups moved in opposite directions. One month’s record does not establish a lasting change in the customer base.
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Science and technical vacancies rise beneath a flat Canadian total
Second-quarter openings in natural and applied sciences increased while the national vacancy count barely moved. The occupational split matters for recruitment.
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Canada’s new $20 note gives cash-handling businesses time to prepare
The design was unveiled on September 3, but circulation is scheduled for late February 2027. Equipment readiness and staff training are separate jobs.