Statistics Canada reports manufacturing sales up 4.2 per cent in April at $77.1B

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales rose 4.2 per cent to $77.1 billion in April, as the petroleum and coal product group hit a record high.

Petroleum and coal product sales jumped 22.6 per cent to $11.8 billion, following a 25.5 per cent increase in March, helped by higher volumes as several refineries ramped […] ...