Sales by Canadian wholesalers (excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and oilseed and grain) rose 0.1% to $86.0 billion in October. Sales rose in four of seven subsectors, representing approximately half of total wholesale sales. Increases were led by the motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and accessories subsector and the farm product (excluding oilseeds and grains) subsector. In volume terms, wholesale sales (excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and oilseed and grain) fell 0.7% in October, reflecting higher prices. Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and ... (full story)