Canada’s wholesale sector staged a solid rebound in February 2026, with sales climbing 2.3% month-over-month, according to data updated on 27 March 2026. The improvement follows a 1.0% month-on-month decline in January 2026, signaling a notable turnaround in wholesale activity.
The month-on-month comparison shows that February’s gains more than offset the previous month’s contraction, suggesting renewed momentum in the wholesale trade segment after a weak start to the year. The reported figures compare the change in February 2026 to January 2026, while the prior reading reflected the change in January 2026 versus December 2025.
Market participants and analysts will be watching upcoming releases to determine whether February’s bounce represents the start of a sustained recovery in Canada’s wholesale sector or a temporary correction after January’s pullback.