Economic calendar and indicators of Canada
Overview
| Indicator | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP Annualized q/q | -0.1% | 1 Q 2026 | -1.0% | Quarterly |
| GDP q/q | 0.0% | 1 Q 2026 | -0.2% | Quarterly |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% | Jul 2026 | 6.5% | Monthly |
| Core CPI y/y | 2.3% | Jul 2026 | 2.1% | Monthly |
| BoC Interest Rate Decision | 2.00% | 2.00% | ||
| Trade Balance | $3.855 B | Jun 2026 | $3.697 B | Monthly |
Economic Calendar
Time,
Currency
Event
Actual
Forecast
Previous
2026.08.24 12:30, CAD, Corporate Profits q/q, Previous: 2.0%
2026.08.27 12:30, CAD, Current Account, Forecast: $-4.065 B, Previous: $-7.184 B
2026.08.28 12:30, CAD, GDP m/m, Forecast: 0.1%, Previous: 0.3%
2026.08.28 12:30, CAD, GDP q/q, Forecast: 0.0%, Previous: 0.0%
2026.08.28 12:30, CAD, GDP Implicit Price Index q/q, Forecast: 0.7%, Previous: 1.1%
2026.08.28 12:30, CAD, GDP y/y, Forecast: 1.2%, Previous: 1.7%
2026.08.28 12:30, CAD, GDP Annualized q/q, Forecast: 0.7%, Previous: -0.1%
2026.08.28 15:00, CAD, Budget Balance, Forecast: $-1.373 B, Previous: $-0.313 B
2026.08.28 15:00, CAD, Budget Balance, Fiscal Year, Forecast: $-17.633 B, Previous: $-1.359 B
2026.08.28 19:30, CAD, CFTC CAD Non-Commercial Net Positions, Previous: -158.2 K
2026.09.01 13:30, CAD, S&P Global Manufacturing PMI, Forecast: 52.4, Previous: 53.5
Economic indicators
| Market | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFTC CAD Non-Commercial Net Positions | -158.2 K | 18 Aug 2026 | -173.4 K | Weekly |
| Foreign Securities Purchases | $40.828 B | Jun 2026 | $8.799 B | Monthly |
| Foreign Securities Purchases by Canadians | $35.432 B | Jun 2026 | $21.890 B | Monthly |
| GDP | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| GDP Annualized q/q | -0.1% | 1 Q 2026 | -1.0% | Quarterly |
| GDP Implicit Price Index q/q | 1.1% | 1 Q 2026 | 1.0% | Quarterly |
| GDP m/m | 0.3% | May 2026 | 0.6% | Monthly |
| GDP q/q | 0.0% | 1 Q 2026 | -0.2% | Quarterly |
| GDP y/y | 1.7% | May 2026 | 1.1% | Monthly |
| Labor | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| ADP Nonfarm Employment Change | 19.2 K | Dec 2021 | 102.1 K | Monthly |
| Employment Change | 75.1 K | Jul 2026 | 18.2 K | Monthly |
| Full-Time Employment Change | 38.6 K | Jul 2026 | 0.6 K | Monthly |
| Labor Productivity q/q | -0.5% | 1 Q 2026 | -0.3% | Quarterly |
| Part-Time Employment Change | 36.6 K | Jul 2026 | 17.5 K | Monthly |
| Participation Rate | 65.1% | Jul 2026 | 65.0% | Monthly |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% | Jul 2026 | 6.5% | Monthly |
| Prices | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| CPI m/m | 0.5% | Jul 2026 | -0.4% | Monthly |
| CPI y/y | 3.0% | Jul 2026 | 2.8% | Monthly |
| Common CPI y/y | 2.7% | Jul 2026 | 2.6% | Monthly |
| Core CPI m/m | 0.2% | Jul 2026 | 0.1% | Monthly |
| Core CPI y/y | 2.3% | Jul 2026 | 2.1% | Monthly |
| IPPI m/m | 0.6% | Jul 2026 | -1.4% | Monthly |
| IPPI y/y | 12.4% | Jul 2026 | 12.4% | Monthly |
| Median CPI y/y | 2.0% | Jul 2026 | 1.9% | Monthly |
| RMPI m/m | -2.2% | Jul 2026 | -6.7% | Monthly |
| RMPI y/y | 18.1% | Jul 2026 | 21.0% | Monthly |
| Trimmed CPI y/y | 1.9% | Jul 2026 | 1.9% | Monthly |
| Money | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| BoC Interest Rate Decision | 2.00% | 2.00% | ||
| Trade | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Current Account | $-7.184 B | 1 Q 2026 | $-1.009 B | Quarterly |
| Exports | $77.486 B | Jun 2026 | $77.187 B | Monthly |
| Imports | $73.631 B | Jun 2026 | $73.490 B | Monthly |
| Trade Balance | $3.855 B | Jun 2026 | $3.697 B | Monthly |
| Government | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Budget Balance | $-0.313 B | May 2026 | $-1.046 B | Monthly |
| Budget Balance, Fiscal Year | $-1.359 B | May 2026 | $-1.046 B | Monthly |
| Business | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Building Permits m/m | 18.5% | Jun 2026 | -3.0% | Monthly |
| Capacity Utilization Rate | 78.5% | 4 Q 2025 | 78.9% | Quarterly |
| Corporate Profits q/q | 2.0% | 1 Q 2026 | -1.4% | Quarterly |
| Ivey PMI | 55.1 | Jul 2026 | 56.2 | Monthly |
| Ivey PMI n.s.a. | 54.1 | Jul 2026 | 59.7 | Monthly |
| Manufacturing Sales m/m | 0.1% | Jun 2026 | 1.6% | Monthly |
| S&P Global Manufacturing PMI | 53.5 | Jul 2026 | 53.0 | Monthly |
| Wholesale Trade m/m | 2.8% | Jun 2026 | -0.3% | Monthly |
| Consumer | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Core Retail Sales m/m | 0.5% | Jun 2026 | 1.2% | Monthly |
| Retail Sales m/m | 0.6% | Jun 2026 | 1.1% | Monthly |
| Housing | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| CMHC Housing Starts | 229.074 K | Jul 2026 | 240.773 K | Monthly |
| New Housing Price Index m/m | -0.1% | Jul 2026 | -0.1% | Monthly |