Manufacturing sales increased for fourth consecutive year in 2013; now almost fully recovered from recession
July gain mainly due to higher sales in transportation equipment, primary metals industries, according to agency
Agency says largest gains were in transportation equipment, primary metal and chemical industries
StatsCan says imports fell to $38.3-billion, down 5.7 per cent from record high reached in June
Economists had expected smaller increase following minimal gain of 1,800 in October
Excluding aerospace, total manufacturing sales slipped 0.7 per cent due to declines in auto assembly
Agency says merchandise exports rose 1.9 per cent to $38-billion in September, led by energy products
Little change in key industries of manufacturing, construction and natural resources
Manufacturing decreased 0.6 per cent in August, after rising 0.9 per cent in July
Above-average gains in Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan
