Higher spending across the board, including lower-income groups, a risk to Canada's future growth
Sales rose in 8 of 9 subsectors Statistics Canada tracks
Figures point to a mostly strong economy with inflation still elevated
The economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September
The implementation of new tariffs, potential retaliation, highly uncertain
Fallout would hit financials, real economy, governments, along with tech firms
Gains for wealthy, high-income households to offset weakening job market
Poll finds Gen Z, Millennials in particular looking to make cuts
Forecasts revised up as stronger-than-expected Q3 data emerges
Leaders flag national security as a pressing concern