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StatCan to release GDP data for August, early estimate for Q3 today

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The Canadian Press. (2026, October 30). StatCan to release GDP data for August, early estimate for Q3 today. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/business/statcan-to-release-gdp-data-for-august-early-estimate-for-q3-today/article_5224b749-58f0-5521-9ebb-c5b39357cb54.html

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Statistics Canada will release GDP data for August and an early estimate for September and the third quarter today. Economists polled by Reuters predict that August saw a 0.2 percent growth rate, indicating a recovery following zero growth in July.
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Statistics Canada reported that Canada’s economy stalled again in August, with real GDP essentially unchanged from July despite a rebound in retail trade. The agency noted declines in wholesale trade and public sector activity, particularly as work on the 2026 census was winding down. Economists had predicted a modest 0.2% growth for August based on polls by Reuters. However, StatsCan’s early estimates indicate that GDP declined slightly by 0.1% in September due to losses in manufacturing and mining sectors. This data reflects concerns over the impact of recent U.S. tariffs and higher energy prices on Canada's economic performance.

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OTTAWA - Statistics Canada is set to release GDP figures for the month of August and its early estimate for September and the third quarter overall this morning.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-31
🔮 OTTAWA - Statistics Canada is set to release GDP figures for the month of August and its early estimate for September and the third quarter overall this morning.
2026-10-31 · Toronto Star
StatCan to release GDP data for August, early estimate for Q3 today · assertive framing

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OTTAWA - Statistics Canada is set to release GDP figures for the month of August and its early estimate for September and the third quarter overall this morning. asserted
Canada → set → September
A Reuters poll of economists show they’re predicting 0.2 per cent growth for August, which would mark a bounce from the no growth seen in July. asserted
which → show → July
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