Source: The Canadian Press

Canadian municipalities issued $6.2 billion worth of building permits in October, down 6.5% from September.

Statistics Canada blames the decline largely on drops in both the residential and non-residential sectors in Ontario and Quebec.

The value of residential permits fell 11.2% after two straight monthly gains.

The value of non-residential permits remained at $2.7 billion as higher commercial and industrial construction intentions offset a decline in the value of building permits for institutional projects.

The total value of permits decreased in half of the provinces, led by Ontario and Quebec.

Newfoundland and Labrador had the largest increase.