Labour productivity of Canadian businesses declined 0.6% in the second quarter, following a 0.5% decrease in the first quarter. Chart 1 Chart 1: Labour productivity of Canadian businesses declines for a second consecutive quarter Labour productivity of Canadian businesses declines for a second consecutive quarter Chart 1: Labour productivity of Canadian businesses declines for a second consecutive quarter In the second quarter, the output of businesses decreased at a rate similar to the first quarter, while hours worked continued to increase. Real gross domestic product (GDP) of businesses declined 0.3% in the second ... (full story)