Canada's Ivey PMI fell to 55.1 in July 2026 from 56.2 in June, slightly below market expectations of 55.5, but remained in expansionary territory. The reading marked the second consecutive monthly decline and the lowest level since March. The employment index eased to 52.2 from 53.6, although it continued to signal job growth. Meanwhile, the prices index accelerated to 75.5 from 73.7, indicating stronger cost pressures. The supplier deliveries index rose to 45.9 from 44.3 after remaining broadly stable around 44 since April, while the inventories index increased to 54.9 from 50.9, staying in expansionary territory. source: Ivey Business School

Business Confidence in Canada decreased to 55.10 points in July from 56.20 points in June of 2026. Business Confidence in Canada averaged 56.47 points from 1999 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 75.00 points in May of 2006 and a record low of 22.80 points in April of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Canada Business Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Canada Ivey Purchasing Managers Index - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on August of 2026.

Business Confidence in Canada decreased to 55.10 points in July from 56.20 points in June of 2026. Business Confidence in Canada is expected to be 53.00 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Canada Ivey Purchasing Managers Index is projected to trend around 56.00 points in 2027 and 54.00 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-07-07 02:00 PM
Ivey PMI s.a
Jun 56.2 58.2 59.1 58.7
2026-08-07 02:00 PM
Ivey PMI s.a
Jul 55.1 56.2 55.5 55
2026-09-04 02:00 PM
Ivey PMI s.a
Aug 55.1 54.7


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Canada Ivey Purchasing Managers Index
The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) is an economic index which measures the month to month variation in economic activity as indicated by a panel of purchasing managers from across Canada, and is prepared by the Ivey Business School at Western University. The PMI includes both the public and private sectors and is based on month end data Ivey PMI panel members indicate whether their organizations activity is higher than, the same as, or lower than the previous month across the following five categories: purchases, employment, inventories, supplier deliveries and prices. A value above 50 indicates an increase in purchases from the previous month and a value below 50 indicates a decrease.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
55.10 56.20 75.00 22.80 1999 - 2026 points Monthly
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Canada Ivey PMI Signals Slower Expansion
Canada's Ivey PMI fell to 55.1 in July 2026 from 56.2 in June, slightly below market expectations of 55.5, but remained in expansionary territory. The reading marked the second consecutive monthly decline and the lowest level since March. The employment index eased to 52.2 from 53.6, although it continued to signal job growth. Meanwhile, the prices index accelerated to 75.5 from 73.7, indicating stronger cost pressures. The supplier deliveries index rose to 45.9 from 44.3 after remaining broadly stable around 44 since April, while the inventories index increased to 54.9 from 50.9, staying in expansionary territory.
2026-08-07
Canada Economic Activity Slows in June
Canada's Ivey PMI fell to 56.2 in June 2026 from 58.2 in the previous month, missing market expectations of 59.1. The decline ended a three-month streak of gains, signalling a slowdown in business activity. The employment index edged down to 53.6 from 54.3, but remained in expansionary territory. Meanwhile, the prices index eased to 73.7 from 78.0, indicating that price pressures softened, though they remained elevated. The supplier deliveries index slipped to 44.3 from 44.7, remaining broadly stable around the 44 level since April, while the inventories index rose to 50.9 from 47.9, returning to expansionary territory.
2026-07-07
Canada Economic Activity Rises the Most in 8 Months
Canada’s Ivey PMI rose further to 58.2 in May 2026 from 57.7 in April and overshooting market forecasts of 55. The latest reading pointed to a slight acceleration in economic activity compared with the previous month, marking the steepest growth since September 2025. The employment index eased slightly to 54.3 from 54.7, but continued to signal solid job growth. The supplier deliveries index rose marginally to 44.7 from 44.3, while the inventories index declined sharply to 47.9 from 56.5, pointing to a significant reduction in stock levels. Price pressures intensified further, with the prices index rising to 78.0 from 76.6, highlighting persistent inflationary momentum across businesses.
2026-06-05