Real gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.6% in January. Services-producing industries increased 0.7% in January, led by a rebound in educational services following the resolution of the public sector strikes in Quebec in November and December. Goods-producing industries were up 0.2% in January 2024 with the utilities and manufacturing sectors rebounding from declines in the previous month. Overall, there was broad-based growth with 18 of 20 sectors increasing in January. The public sector (consisting of educational services, health care and social assistance and public administration) increased 1.9% in January after ... (full story)