Lower food prices help ease impact of gasoline’s rise
The gains were widespread with autos and building materials contributing to most of the increase
However, export volumes continue to track year-on-year declines
Sales were up in four provinces, led by Ontario
The national average price of a home grew by 9.9% over this time last year
A drop in auto sales was a slight disappointment
Middle class tax cut and new child benefit top priorities
Alberta posts first gain in six months
But rates are rising in Western Canada
Food prices rise, gasoline prices fall