--- title: "Canadian Manufacturing Sales Unchanged in September" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/business/canadian-manufacturing-sales-unchanged-in-september" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/canadian-manufacturing-sales-unchanged-in-september" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/business/canadian-manufacturing-sales-unchanged-in-september.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/canadian-manufacturing-sales-unchanged-in-september" category: "Business & Economy" published: "2026-11-13T23:45:53.853Z" source_reported: "2026-11-13T21:25:00.000Z" updated: "2026-11-14T00:30:26.023Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 45 hype_score: 20 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-11-14T02:00:30.257798+00:00" --- # Canadian Manufacturing Sales Unchanged in September *Saskatchewan saw an 8.8 per cent increase, while national figures remained flat.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. The central claim is corroborated by 11 outlets, but relies on anonymous sourcing and lacks specific dates. - Craft 45 of 100, higher is better. The digests provide basic facts but lack context, quotes, or forward-looking information. - Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. The language used in the headlines and digests is neutral and factual, with no sensationalism. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Canadian manufacturing sales were $80.2 billion in September 2026, showing little change from the previous month. - Saskatchewan's manufacturing sales increased by 8.8 per cent in September 2026 compared to August 2026. - Sales declined in 11 of 21 subsectors, including a 9.5 per cent drop in primary metals. - Petroleum and coal product sales rose 10.0 per cent, driven by higher prices. Canadian manufacturing sales remained essentially unchanged in September 2026, totalling $80.2 billion, as reported by Statistics Canada. The agency noted that sales decreased in 11 out of 21 subsectors. The primary metal sector experienced a 9.5 per cent decline, and the wood product subsector fell by 7.0 per cent. In contrast, sales of petroleum and coal products increased by 10.0 per cent, attributed to rising prices. On a constant dollar basis, which accounts for price fluctuations, manufacturing sales decreased by 1.5 per cent in September. In a separate regional report, Statistics Canada indicated that Saskatchewan's manufacturing sales saw a significant increase of 8.8 per cent in September 2026 when compared to August 2026, on a seasonally adjusted basis. This provincial growth contrasts with the national trend of stagnation. ## Coverage comparison Five left-rated digests reported on the national manufacturing sales figures. These digests highlighted that sales were essentially unchanged at $80.2 billion in September. They also noted the decline in 11 of 21 subsectors, including primary metals, and the rise in petroleum and coal products due to higher prices. Some digests also mentioned the 1.5 per cent fall in constant dollar terms. Five centre-rated digests covered the national manufacturing sales data. These reports stated that sales were essentially unchanged at $80.2 billion for September. They included details on the subsector declines, such as primary metals, and the increase in petroleum and coal product sales, noting the impact of higher prices. Some also reported the 1.5 per cent decrease in constant dollar terms. Additionally, these digests mentioned Saskatchewan's 8.8 per cent sales increase in September. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated digests mentioned the 8.8 per cent increase in Saskatchewan's manufacturing sales in September 2026. Similarly, none of the centre-rated digests mentioned the 7.0 per cent drop in the wood product subsector. ## Who covered it Shares of the 12 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 58% (7) - Centre: 42% (5) - Right: 0% (0) 2 of 14 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-11-14T02:00:30.257798+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 5 times; 2 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-11-14T02:15:17.568Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The six left‑rated outlets all reported that Statistics Canada said manufacturing sales were essentially unchanged in September, with total turnover at $80.2 billion. La Presse, the Toronto Star, Rocky Mountain Outlook, the Hamilton Spectator, thealbertan.com and the Record each led on that figure. - Rocky Mountain Outlook and thealbertan.com added that the agency noted declines in eleven of the twenty‑one subsectors, including a nine‑percent drop in one segment. The other four digests did not mention any subsector breakdown. - None of the left‑rated digests quoted individual officials or provided commentary beyond the Statistics Canada release. They also omitted any discussion of broader economic implications or reactions from industry groups. ### Centre - All four centre outlets reported Statistics Canada data that Canadian manufacturing sales were essentially unchanged in September, valued at $80.2 billion. Canadian Manufacturing and Winnipeg Free Press led on the unchanged national total, while The Globe & Mail also highlighted the same figure. Each digest attributes the numbers to Statistics Canada. - Canadian Manufacturing’s digest added that sales fell in 11 of 21 subsectors, noting a 9.5 percent drop in primary metal and a 7.0 percent decline in wood products, while petroleum and coal product sales rose 10 percent. The Globe & Mail’s digest also mentioned the 10 percent increase. CKRM’s digest focused on Saskatchewan, reporting an 8.8 percent provincial increase and a 12.8 percent rise in wholesale trade. - None of the centre digests quoted a Statistics Canada spokesperson, industry representative, or government official. They also omitted any discussion of future manufacturing outlook, policy implications, or cost estimates. The digests limited coverage to the released statistical figures and selected subsector movements. ### Right No separate framing summary. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - high: 8 - unknown: 2 - veryHigh: 4 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [620 CKRM The Source | Country Music, News, Sports in Sask…](https://620ckrm.com/2026/11/13/healthy-stats-for-manufacturing-sales) — Healthy stats for manufacturing sales - [Sask Today](https://sasktoday.ca/provincial-news/healthy-stats-for-manufacturing-sales-13015942) — Healthy stats for manufacturing sales - [LM Times](https://lmtimes.ca/saskatchewan-manufacturing-leads-the-nation) — Saskatchewan manufacturing leads the nation - [Government of Saskatchewan](https://saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/november/13/saskatchewan-manufacturing-leads-the-nation) — Saskatchewan Manufacturing Leads the Nation - [La Presse](https://lapresse.ca/affaires/entreprises/2026-11-13/canada/les-ventes-du-secteur-manufacturier-sont-restees-stables-en-septembre.php) — Canada--Manufacturing Sales Remained Stable in September - [Canadian Manufacturing](https://canadianmanufacturing.com/exporting-and-importing/statcan-reports-manufacturing-sales-essentially-unchanged-in-september-322832) — StatCan reports manufacturing sales essentially unchanged in September - [The Globe & Mail](https://theglobeandmail.com/business/article-canadian-manufacturing-sales-unchanged-in-september) — Canadian manufacturing sales unchanged in September - [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/business/statcan-reports-manufacturing-sales-essentially-unchanged-in-september/article_2ba72c38-ea6a-5fdd-9f4c-496ce0429fc5.html) — StatCan reports manufacturing sales essentially unchanged in September - [Rocky Mountain Outlook](https://rmoutlook.com/national-business/statcan-reports-manufacturing-sales-essentially-unchanged-in-september-13013019) — StatCan reports manufacturing sales essentially unchanged in September - [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/business/statcan-reports-manufacturing-sales-essentially-unchanged-in-september/article_4cc397d1-363a-533c-b338-da5a309589fa.html) — StatCan reports manufacturing sales essentially unchanged in September - [thealbertan.com](https://thealbertan.com/national-business/statcan-reports-manufacturing-sales-essentially-unchanged-in-september-13013019) — StatCan reports manufacturing sales essentially unchanged in September - [BIV News](https://biv.com/news/retail-manufacturing/statcan-reports-manufacturing-sales-essentially-unchanged-in-september-13013023) — StatCan reports manufacturing sales essentially unchanged in September - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/11/13/statcan-reports-manufacturing-sales-essentially-unchanged-in-september) — StatCan reports manufacturing sales essentially unchanged in September - [The Record](https://therecord.com/business/statcan-reports-manufacturing-sales-essentially-unchanged-in-september/article_f7bad711-cb23-5ca1-a274-cf7c8cd36048.html) — StatCan reports manufacturing sales essentially unchanged in September ## Questions **What were Canada's total manufacturing sales in September 2026?** Canadian manufacturing sales were essentially unchanged in September 2026, totalling $80.2 billion. This figure represents the aggregate value of goods produced by the manufacturing sector for that month. **Did all sectors of Canadian manufacturing see sales decline?** No, not all sectors saw sales decline. While sales were down in 11 of the 21 subsectors, including primary metals, sales of petroleum and coal products rose by 10.0 per cent, largely due to higher prices. **How did Saskatchewan's manufacturing sales perform in September 2026?** Saskatchewan's manufacturing sales showed strong performance, increasing by 8.8 per cent in September 2026 compared to August 2026, according to Statistics Canada. This provincial growth was higher than the national average. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/business/canadian-manufacturing-sales-unchanged-in-september. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Canadian Manufacturing Sales Unchanged in September", https://mediabias.news/business/canadian-manufacturing-sales-unchanged-in-september