Canada's seasonally adjusted Ivey purchasing managers' index dropped to 52.9 in June from 55.9 in May. Analysts had expected the index to decrease to 52.0.
A reading above 50 indicates a rise in the pace of activity, below 50 indicates a contraction in the pace of activity.
The supplier deliveries index was at 47.6 in June, while employment index was at 49.1.
Inventories index was at 41.2.