15.09.202612:30:00UTC+00Canada’s Wholesale Sales Edge Back Into Growth in July

Canada’s wholesale sector returned to modest growth in July, with sales rising 0.3% month-over-month, reversing a decline recorded in the previous period. According to the latest data updated on 15 September 2026, this follows a 0.6% month-over-month contraction previously reported for July 2026, underscoring a tentative stabilization in wholesale activity.

The figures, measured on a month-over-month basis, compare the change in July to the prior month, while the earlier -0.6% reading reflected the change from its respective preceding month. The shift from negative to slightly positive territory suggests wholesale demand has improved marginally, though the pace of growth remains subdued.

Analysts and market participants will be watching subsequent releases to determine whether July’s uptick marks the start of a more sustained recovery in Canada’s wholesale trade or merely a temporary rebound after earlier weakness.