Canada's economy grew a strong 3.3% annualized in second quarter, as first quarter revised higher
28-08-2026 14:42 via cbc.ca

Canada's economy grew a strong 3.3% annualized in second quarter, as first quarter revised higher

Canada's economy posted strong growth in the second quarter, driven by high exports and domestic investments. After a slight decline in GDP growth in the first quarter led to fears of a technical recession, an upwards revision of those figures puts those notions in the 'trash bin,' according to one economist.
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