Economic calendar and indicators of Canada
Overview
| Indicator | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP Annualized q/q | 3.3% | 2 Q 2026 | 0.3% | Quarterly |
| GDP q/q | 0.8% | 2 Q 2026 | 0.1% | Quarterly |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% | Aug 2026 | 6.4% | Monthly |
| Core CPI y/y | 2.3% | Jul 2026 | 2.1% | Monthly |
| BoC Interest Rate Decision | 2.25% | 2.25% | ||
| Trade Balance | $0.769 B | Jul 2026 | $4.201 B | Monthly |
Economic Calendar
Time,
Currency
Event
Actual
Forecast
Previous
2026.09.11 19:30, CAD, CFTC CAD Non-Commercial Net Positions, Actual: -70.5 K, Previous: -108.1 K
2026.09.14 12:30, CAD, CPI m/m, Forecast: 0.0%, Previous: 0.5%
2026.09.14 12:30, CAD, CPI y/y, Forecast: 2.7%, Previous: 3.0%
2026.09.14 12:30, CAD, Core CPI m/m, Forecast: 0.1%, Previous: 0.2%
2026.09.14 12:30, CAD, Core CPI y/y, Forecast: 2.5%, Previous: 2.3%
2026.09.14 12:30, CAD, Manufacturing Sales m/m, Forecast: -1.4%, Previous: 0.1%
2026.09.14 12:30, CAD, Common CPI y/y, Forecast: 2.5%, Previous: 2.7%
2026.09.14 12:30, CAD, Median CPI y/y, Forecast: 1.9%, Previous: 2.0%
2026.09.14 12:30, CAD, Trimmed CPI y/y, Forecast: 1.8%, Previous: 1.9%
2026.09.15 12:30, CAD, Wholesale Trade m/m, Forecast: -0.6%, Previous: 2.8%
2026.09.16 12:15, CAD, CMHC Housing Starts, Forecast: 259.628 K, Previous: 229.074 K
2026.09.16 12:30, CAD, Building Permits m/m, Forecast: 11.6%, Previous: 18.5%
2026.09.17 12:30, CAD, Foreign Securities Purchases, Previous: $40.828 B
2026.09.17 12:30, CAD, Foreign Securities Purchases by Canadians, Previous: $35.432 B
2026.09.17 12:30, CAD, IPPI m/m, Forecast: 0.5%, Previous: 0.6%
2026.09.17 12:30, CAD, IPPI y/y, Forecast: 10.5%, Previous: 12.4%
2026.09.17 12:30, CAD, RMPI m/m, Forecast: -0.5%, Previous: -2.2%
2026.09.17 12:30, CAD, RMPI y/y, Forecast: 8.5%, Previous: 18.1%
2026.09.17 12:30, CAD, New Housing Price Index m/m, Forecast: -0.1%, Previous: -0.1%
2026.09.18 19:30, CAD, CFTC CAD Non-Commercial Net Positions, Previous: -70.5 K
Economic indicators
| Market | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFTC CAD Non-Commercial Net Positions | -70.5 K | 8 Sep 2026 | -108.1 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 | 3.3% | 2 Q 2026 | 0.3% | Quarterly |
| GDP Implicit Price Index q/q | 2.5% | 2 Q 2026 | 1.2% | Quarterly |
| GDP m/m | 0.3% | Jun 2026 | 0.3% | Monthly |
| GDP q/q | 0.8% | 2 Q 2026 | 0.1% | Quarterly |
| GDP y/y | 2.0% | Jun 2026 | 1.6% | Monthly |
| Labor | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| ADP Nonfarm Employment Change | 19.2 K | Dec 2021 | 102.1 K | Monthly |
| Employment Change | -41.7 K | Aug 2026 | 75.1 K | Monthly |
| Full-Time Employment Change | -35.9 K | Aug 2026 | 38.6 K | Monthly |
| Labor Productivity q/q | 1.0% | 2 Q 2026 | -0.4% | Quarterly |
| Part-Time Employment Change | -5.8 K | Aug 2026 | 36.6 K | Monthly |
| Participation Rate | 65.0% | Aug 2026 | 65.1% | Monthly |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% | Aug 2026 | 6.4% | 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 | 2.25% | 2.25% | ||
| Trade | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Current Account | $8.836 B | 2 Q 2026 | $-8.310 B | Quarterly |
| Exports | $76.137 B | Jul 2026 | $77.959 B | Monthly |
| Imports | $75.368 B | Jul 2026 | $73.758 B | Monthly |
| Trade Balance | $0.769 B | Jul 2026 | $4.201 B | Monthly |
| Government | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Budget Balance | $0.989 B | Jun 2026 | $-0.313 B | Monthly |
| Budget Balance, Fiscal Year | $-0.370 B | Jun 2026 | $-1.359 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 | 9.7% | 2 Q 2026 | 1.1% | Quarterly |
| Ivey PMI | 64.3 | Aug 2026 | 55.1 | Monthly |
| Ivey PMI n.s.a. | 62.7 | Aug 2026 | 54.1 | Monthly |
| Manufacturing Sales m/m | 0.1% | Jun 2026 | 1.6% | Monthly |
| S&P Global Manufacturing PMI | 53.0 | Aug 2026 | 53.5 | 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 |