This indicator tracks the total number of new passenger cars, trucks, and buses sold in Canada during a specific period. It serves as a vital proxy for consumer spending and overall economic confidence, as vehicle purchases are significant discretionary expenses. Trends in this data help economists forecast broader retail sales and future economic growth.
Data is compiled by Statistics Canada based on monthly reports from manufacturers and distributors of new motor vehicles across the country.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | 190.20 | 160.00 | +30.20 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 190.60 | 175.00 | +15.60 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 183.90 | 130.00 | +53.90 |
| May 14, 2026 | 176.50 | 119.00 | +57.50 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 124.00 | 80.00 | +44.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 127.25 | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2026 | 150.80 | 164.00 | -13.20 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 163.50 | 169.00 | -5.50 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 168.70 | 165.00 | +3.70 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 167.00 | 170.00 | -3.00 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 179.80 | 160.00 | +19.80 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 177.30 | 160.00 | +17.30 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 194.50 | 190.00 | +4.50 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 195.70 | — | — |
| May 14, 2025 | 189.30 | 129.00 | +60.30 |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 125.40 | 119.00 | +6.40 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 121.60 | 128.00 | -6.40 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 135.50 | 153.00 | -17.50 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 160.90 | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 163.60 | 167.00 | -3.40 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 168.50 | 166.00 | +2.50 |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 169.00 | 162.00 | +7.00 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 169.00 | 162.00 | +7.00 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 168.00 | 158.00 | +10.00 |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 184.70 | 171.00 | +13.70 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 175.10 | 180.00 | -4.90 |
| May 14, 2024 | 172.10 | 139.00 | +33.10 |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 137.69 | 119.00 | +18.69 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 116.87 | 122.00 | -5.13 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 128.19 | 130.00 | -1.81 |
| Jan 15, 2024 | 143.72 | 154.00 | -10.28 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | 151.14 | 158.00 | -6.86 |
| Nov 14, 2023 | 163.28 | 144.40 | +18.88 |
| Oct 17, 2023 | 158.53 | 140.00 | +18.53 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | 147.40 | 158.00 | -10.60 |
| Aug 15, 2023 | 165.42 | 157.10 | +8.32 |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 165.57 | 140.00 | +25.57 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 148.82 | 145.00 | +3.82 |
| May 17, 2023 | 150.96 | 133.10 | +17.86 |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 109.78 | 109.30 | +0.48 |
| Mar 20, 2023 | 104.25 | 91.30 | +12.95 |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 111.10 | 90.90 | +20.20 |
| Jan 19, 2023 | 123.87 | 103.00 | +20.87 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | 132.26 | 130.00 | +2.26 |
| Nov 15, 2022 | 138.37 | 144.00 | -5.63 |
| Oct 17, 2022 | 135.99 | 149.00 | -13.01 |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 135.17 | 157.00 | -21.83 |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 153.36 | 160.00 | -6.64 |
| Jul 15, 2022 | 150.37 | 139.00 | +11.37 |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 143.15 | 151.00 | -7.85 |
