A quick look at yesterday: GBP/CAD closed yesterday at 1.6847 (with a daily low of 1.6733) after ending Thursday at 1.676 and gaining 0.52%.
Nevertheless, data from Canada concerning Core Retail Sales was released yesterday at 12:30 UTC. Newly published figures emphasized continued decline from last month's figure of 0.9% to -0.7% this month.
Meanwhile, United Kingdom Manufacturing PMI released yesterday at 08:30 UTC with a figure of 46.6, while the previous figure was 47.9. United Kingdom Services PMI came out at 54.9, while a consensus of analysts was expecting 53.
A look at other currencies also shows bullish price action as notably, GBP/NZD rose 0.73% yesterday and closed at 2.0122. EUR/NZD is trading around 1.7902 after ending yesterday's session at 1.7752 (up 0.85% today). EUR/AUD added 0.94% and closed around 1.6265 yesterday.
After setting a supportive marker at 1.4665 around 6 months ago, Sterling-Canadian dollar is now trading 14.29% higher.