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CA gross domestic product by industry, April 2024
Real gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.3% in April, after being essentially unchanged in March. Both goods-producing (+0.3%) and services-producing (+0.3%) industries contributed to the growth with 15 of 20 sectors increasing in the month. Wholesale trade, mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction and manufacturing were the largest contributors to growth in April after recording declines in the previous month. Following two consecutive monthly decreases, retail trade was also among the top drivers of growth in April, led by food and beverage retailers and gasoline stations which rebounded from declines recorded ... (full story)
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Canada’s economy rebounded in April, StatCan data shows
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. April figures ... (full story)