The number was weaker than expected.  For the quarter the retail sales increased by 1.8% due to a strong January.  Clothing and accesory store sales fell 2.6%. Building supplies -0.5%.  Food and Beverage +0.3%.  Autos up 0.4%. 

USDCAD rose off the weaker number - taking a break from the weakness of the pair off the rise in oil prices of late.