Core retail sales, however, fell 1.2%
The annual inflation rate was unchanged from the year-over-year increase in July
Lower-income households tend to have a higher debt levels
Global market recovery boosted Canada's net international investment position
The federal government issued $302.3 billion in debt securities
Gains were largely concentrated in full-time work
Sales soared 23.7% in June to $53.0 billion, StatsCan said, as it also revised its May reading
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Sales climbed a record 20.7% in June, though they're still below their pre-pandemic level
National unemployment rate was 10.9% in July