Agency reported manufacturing sales fell 1.4 per cent in November to $51.5 billion, marking third drop in four months
Canadian Metalworking pegs top industry sales and technology trends
Manufacturing sales increased for fourth consecutive year in 2013; now almost fully recovered from recession
Sector saw post-recession high of $50.9 billion in seasonally adjusted sales for month
Agency says largest gains were in transportation equipment, primary metal and chemical industries
Sales down in six provinces, though decrease was concentrated in Ontario, agency says
Excluding aerospace, total manufacturing sales slipped 0.7 per cent due to declines in auto assembly
Ontario sales down 1.9 per cent to $22.3-billion; Quebec sales off 2.6 per cent to $11.3-billion
Overall manufacturing sales drop to $48.9-billion in June, 0.4 per cent lower than previous month
Producers recouped about 40 per cent of 2009 losses: StatsCan
