OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales declined 1.2 per cent in November to $70.8 billion, driven largely by a sharp downturn in the automotive sector.
Sales of motor vehicles fell 15.9 per cent, while the motor vehicle parts subsector declined 6.3 per cent. The machinery subsector also recorded a decrease, down 3.2 per cent for the month.
Some of the losses were offset by stronger results in petroleum and coal products, where sales rose 6.8 per cent, supported by both higher prices and increased volumes.
Adjusted for inflation, manufacturing sales fell 2.3 per cent in real terms in November.
Wholesale sales also decline
In a separate report released Thursday, Statistics Canada said wholesale sales, excluding petroleum, petroleum products and other hydrocarbons, as well as oilseed and grain, fell 1.8 per cent in November to $84.4 billion.
On a volume basis, wholesale sales excluding those same categories declined 2.3 per cent, indicating weaker activity beyond price effects.
The data point to continued pressure on Canada’s goods-producing sectors toward the end of 2025, particularly in industries tied to vehicle manufacturing.