The Fed left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for 3rd straight meeting on Wednesday
The increase came as sales rose in 12 of the 21 subsectors Statistics Canada tracks
Speaking at the bank's AGM, Thomson also said Scotia will disclose its energy supply ratio later this month
Impact of Iran war could slow economic growth
The manufacturing sector has shed 51,800 jobs over the previous 12 months
Total imports rose 8.4% to a record $72.1B in the month
The firm's forecast assumes the energy market disruption will moderate over time
Pre-Iran war figures show strongest growth in a year
The safeguards were added because of the tensions over Greenland
Tariffs, reducing reliance on China, pushed both sides to make a deal