Canadian manufacturing sales declined 2.8% to $71.0 billion in October, on lower sales in 12 of 21 subsectors, led by the petroleum and coal product (-10.3%), machinery (-6.6%) and computer and electronic product (-15.0%) subsectors. Partially offsetting the declines were higher production of aerospace products and parts (+6.9%). Year over year, total sales decreased 1.5% in October. Total sales in constant dollars declined 2.2% in October, indicating a lower volume of goods sold. At the same time, the Industrial Product Price Index fell 1.0%. Following three consecutive monthly increases, sales of petroleum and coal ... (full story)