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Headlines for Nov 5, 2026
- Ottawa promises reform to spur competition in the banking sector — The Globe and Mail
- Ottawa to grant permanent residency to 200,000 temporary residents — The Globe and Mail
- A budget with more questions than answers — The Globe and Mail
- Democrats’ control of U.S. Congress won’t give Canada an edge in trade talks — The Globe and Mail
- Budget delivers major tax break for entrepreneurs, investors similar to Silicon Valley incentive — The Globe and Mail
Key Economic Indicators
Last updated: Nov 5, 2026, 8:40 PM ET
Real GDP per capita · y/y growth
0.6%
▲ +1.2 pts vs Q1 2026 (−0.6%)
As of Q2 2026
Next Update: Nov 30, 2026
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12 observations · oldest to newest. Min -2.0%; max 1.2%. Bars extend above/below zero.
Inflation (CPI) · all-items, y/y
3.1%
▲ 1.1 pts above 2% target (core 1.8–1.9%)
As of Sep 2026
Next Update: Nov 16, 2026
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24 observations · oldest to newest. Min 1.7%; max 3.2%. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
Unemployment rate · seasonally adjusted
6.5%
▲ +0.1 pts vs Aug 2026 (6.4%)
As of Sep 2026
Next Update: Nov 6, 2026
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24 observations · oldest to newest. Min 6.4%; max 7.1%. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
Labour productivity · business sector, q/q
+1.0%
▲ +1.2% vs Q2 2025 (y/y)
As of Q2 2026
Next Update: Dec 3, 2026
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12 observations · oldest to newest. Min -0.7%; max +1.0%. Bars extend above/below zero.
Household debt-to-income · debt ÷ disposable income
175.1%
▲ +0.3 pts vs Q1 2026 (174.8%)
As of Q2 2026
Next Update: Dec 11, 2026
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12 observations · oldest to newest. Min 172.7%; max 182.1%. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
Current account balance · % of GDP, annualized
+1.0%
▲ +2.0 pts vs Q1 2026 (−1.0%)
As of Q2 2026
Next Update: Nov 27, 2026
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12 observations · oldest to newest. Min -2.7%; max +1.0%. Bars extend above/below zero.
Population growth · y/y, quarterly estimate
+0.5%
▲ Population 41.80M on Jul 1, 2026 (−0.1 pts vs Q2 2026)
As of Q3 2026
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12 observations · oldest to newest. Min +0.5%; max +3.1%. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
Average hourly wages · employees, y/y
$37.64
▲ +2.3% vs Sep 2025 ($36.78)
As of Sep 2026
Next Update: Nov 6, 2026
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24 observations · oldest to newest. Min $35.73; max $37.77. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
Retail sales · total, seasonally adjusted
$74.6B
▲ +1.2% vs Jul 2026 · +5.4% y/y
As of Aug 2026
Next Update: Nov 20, 2026
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24 observations · oldest to newest. Min $68.3B; max $74.6B. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
Manufacturing sales · total, seasonally adjusted
$79.9B
▲ +1.5% vs Jul 2026 ($78.7B)
As of Aug 2026
Next Update: Nov 13, 2026
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24 observations · oldest to newest. Min $68.8B; max $79.9B. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
Wholesale sales · total, seasonally adjusted
$136.5B
▼ −1.0% vs Jul 2026 ($137.9B)
As of Aug 2026
Next Update: Nov 13, 2026
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24 observations · oldest to newest. Min $113.8B; max $141.0B. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
Real GDP by industry · monthly growth, all industries
0.0%
▬ 0.0 pts vs Jul 2026 (0.0%)
As of Aug 2026
Next Update: Nov 30, 2026
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24 observations · oldest to newest. Min −0.3%; max 0.7%. Bars extend above/below zero.
Employment level · seasonally adjusted, 15+
21.10M
▼ −68.3K vs Aug 2026 (21.17M)
As of Sep 2026
Next Update: Nov 6, 2026
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24 observations · oldest to newest. Min 20.80M; max 21.21M. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
Labour force participation · seasonally adjusted, 15+
64.8%
▼ −0.2 pts vs Aug 2026 (65.0%)
As of Sep 2026
Next Update: Nov 6, 2026
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24 observations · oldest to newest. Min 64.8%; max 65.5%. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
Housing
MLS® Home Price Index · composite benchmark price, Canada
$651,400
▼ −3.4% vs Sep 2025 (y/y) · −0.9% m/m
As of Sep 2026
Next Update: Nov 17, 2026
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24 observations · oldest to newest. Min $651,400; max $696,400. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
Housing starts · CMHC, SAAR, all areas
248.9K
▲ +6.7K vs Aug 2026 (242.2K) · +2.8%
As of Sep 2026
Next Update: Nov 17, 2026
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24 observations · oldest to newest. Min 214.5K; max 293.9K. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
Building permits · value, total structures, SA
$13.6B
▲ +8.8% vs Jul 2026 ($12.5B)
As of Aug 2026
Next Update: Nov 12, 2026
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24 observations · oldest to newest. Min $11.7B; max $14.8B. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
New Housing Price Index · Canada, house and land
120.2
▼ −0.2% vs Aug 2026 (120.4)
As of Sep 2026
Next Update: Nov 18, 2026
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24 observations · oldest to newest. Min 120.2; max 124.6. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
Trade & Commodities
Merchandise trade balance · BoP basis, SA, all countries
+$5.4B
▲ +0.4B vs Aug 2026 (surplus $5.0B)
As of Sep 2026
Next Update: Dec 8, 2026
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24 observations · oldest to newest. Min $-7.2B; max +$5.4B. Bars extend above/below zero.
WTI crude oil · US$ per barrel, Cushing spot
$99.64
▼ −0.42 vs Nov 2 ($100.06) · −0.4%
As of Nov 3, 2026
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60 observations · oldest to newest. Min $82.77; max $110.01. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
Merchandise exports · BoP basis, SA, all countries
$78.6B
▲ +0.2% vs Aug 2026 ($78.4B)
As of Sep 2026
Next Update: Dec 8, 2026
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24 observations · oldest to newest. Min $60.3B; max $78.6B. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
Merchandise imports · BoP basis, SA, all countries
$73.2B
▼ −0.3% vs Aug 2026 ($73.5B)
As of Sep 2026
Next Update: Dec 8, 2026
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24 observations · oldest to newest. Min $64.0B; max $75.1B. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
Interest Rates
BoC policy rate · target overnight rate
2.50%
▲ +25 bp on Oct 29, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026
Next Update: Dec 9, 2026
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260 observations · oldest to newest. Min 2.25%; max 2.50%. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
Prime rate · chartered banks
4.70%
▲ +25 bp vs Oct 28 (4.45%)
As of Nov 4, 2026
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24 observations · oldest to newest. Min 4.45%; max 4.70%. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
3-month T-bill · auction average yield
2.61%
▲ +8 bp vs Oct 20 (2.53%)
As of Nov 3, 2026
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52 observations · oldest to newest. Min 2.19%; max 3.48%. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
2-year GoC bond · benchmark yield
3.22%
▼ −4 bp vs Nov 3 (3.26%)
As of Nov 4, 2026
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60 observations · oldest to newest. Min 2.90%; max 3.41%. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
5-year GoC bond · benchmark yield
3.43%
▼ −6 bp vs Nov 3 (3.49%)
As of Nov 4, 2026
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60 observations · oldest to newest. Min 3.22%; max 3.69%. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
10-year GoC bond · benchmark yield
3.70%
▼ −7 bp vs Nov 3 (3.77%)
As of Nov 4, 2026
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60 observations · oldest to newest. Min 3.62%; max 3.99%. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
5-year conventional mortgage · posted rate, chartered banks
6.19%
▬ Unchanged vs Oct 28
As of Nov 4, 2026
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60 observations · oldest to newest. Min 6.09%; max 6.19%. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
FX Markets
CAD/USD · US dollar per C$1
0.7148
▼ −0.20% vs Nov 4 (0.7163)
As of Nov 5, 2026
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60 observations · oldest to newest. Min 0.7007; max 0.7267. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
⇄ Show USD → CAD
C$1.3989 per US$1 (USD→CAD)
▲ +0.20% vs Nov 4 (C$1.3961)
CAD/EUR · euro per C$1
0.6368
▼ −0.10% vs Nov 4 (0.6374)
As of Nov 5, 2026
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60 observations · oldest to newest. Min 0.6184; max 0.6418. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
⇄ Show EUR → CAD
C$1.5703 per €1 (EUR→CAD)
▲ +0.09% vs Nov 4 (C$1.5689)
CAD/GBP · pound sterling per C$1
0.5308
▼ −0.16% vs Nov 4 (0.5316)
As of Nov 5, 2026
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60 observations · oldest to newest. Min 0.5295; max 0.5361. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
⇄ Show GBP → CAD
C$1.8841 per £1 (GBP→CAD)
▲ +0.16% vs Nov 4 (C$1.8811)
CAD/JPY · Japanese yen per C$1
112.87
▼ −0.56% vs Nov 4 (113.51)
As of Nov 5, 2026
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60 observations · oldest to newest. Min 110.74; max 115.47. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
⇄ Show JPY → CAD
C$0.8860 per ¥100 (JPY→CAD)
▲ +0.57% vs Nov 4 (C$0.8810)
CAD/CNY · Chinese renminbi per C$1
4.7664
▼ −0.29% vs Nov 4 (4.7801)
As of Nov 5, 2026
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60 observations · oldest to newest. Min 4.6904; max 4.8852. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
⇄ Show CNY → CAD
C$0.2098 per CN¥1 (CNY→CAD)
▲ +0.29% vs Nov 4 (C$0.2092)
CAD/MXN · Mexican peso per C$1
13.36
▲ +0.25% vs Nov 4 (13.33)
As of Nov 5, 2026
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60 observations · oldest to newest. Min 12.20; max 13.49. Bars use the labelled, padded observed range (not zero-based).
⇄ Show MXN → CAD
C$0.0748 per MX$1 (MXN→CAD)
▼ −0.25% vs Nov 4 (C$0.0750)
