Canada’s economy rebounded in April, StatCan data shows
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Real gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.3 per cent in April, Statistics Canada said, marking a rebound from weak growth to end the first quarter.
The Canadian economy bounced back from a soft end to the first quarter, Statistics Canada said Friday.
Real gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.3 per cent in April, the agency said, in line with its initial estimates. Early expectations have growth holding positive in May, but easing to a rate of 0.1 per cent.
Wholesale trade, mining, quarrying, manufacturing and oil and gas extraction industries were all up in the month, StatCan said. The arts, entertainment and recreation sectors were also buoyed by four Canadian teams vying for the Stanley Cup as the NHL playoffs began in the month, the agency noted.
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