Canada’s CFIB Business Barometer long-term index, which tracks 12-month forward expectations for business performance, rose to 49.6 in June 2026 from 46.3 in May. The short-term optimism index, based on the 3-month outlook, declined to 46.1 from 48.1 in the prior month. Sentiment weakened across most sectors, namely retail (48.5 vs 53.6), transportation and utilities (45.3 vs 46.7), agriculture (43 vs 45.5) and accommodation and food services (38.8 vs 47.3), with most also recording short-term declines. The average price increase edged down to 3% from 3.1%, while average wages moderated to 2.3% from 2.4%. Although staffing intentions improved, labor market sentiment remained weak, with more firms planning to lay-off (13% vs 16% in May) than hire (12% vs 14%). Low demand remained the most commonly cited supply-side constraint, reported by 53% of firms. On the cost side, fuel prices continued to be the dominant constraint on input supply.

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