Real GDP rose 1.7% in 2025 overall, down from 2% in 2024
RESPs, in-trust accounts, TFSAs most popular savings vehicles
Three of nine subsectors saw a drop in sales, including new and used car dealers
Sales rose 2% overall to $86.1 billion: Statistics Canada
Returns from overseas trips rise 13.6%
Sales rose in 8 of 9 subsectors Statistics Canada tracks
Despite the lift, core inflation is moderating: TD economist
Bank of Canada likely to keep rates unchanged when it meets this month
Social security funds posted a surplus of $13.5B for the quarter
An increase in imports outpaced the growth of exports in the month: Statistics Canada