The rate is now back to the Bank of Canada's target
Manufacturing sales saw second consecutive monthly decline
The results came as total exports edged down 0.1% to $63.9B
The result came as total exports fell 1% in the month: StatCan
Retail trade sector was the largest contributor to overall growth
The latest reading comes ahead of the Bank of Canada's next interest rate announcement on Sept. 4
Young people were the hardest hit, data shows
Jobless rate held steady at 6.4% last month as economy shed 2,800 jobs: StatCan
Exports of crude oil, gold rose sharply
The inflation reading is the last before the Bank of Canada's next interest rate decision