Canada’s manufacturing sector remained in growth territory during June, expanding for a third month in a row on the back of rising production and new orders. In response, employment numbers were increased to the greatest degree since October 2024, and firms chose to raise their purchasing activity again – although this was partly to protect against supply chain disruption, which remained acute in June. Cost pressures were also intense as the impact of the war in Iran continued to be felt via higher oil, transport and supplier prices. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ ... (full story)