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Statistics Canada reports that Canada's economy remained stagnant in August due to declines in wholesale trade and the public sector, despite a rebound in retail trade. The GDP was unchanged from July, with some gains seen in manufacturing and transportation but offset by a 1.4% drop in wholesale trade and reduced activity related to census preparation. Early September estimates indicate further decline of 0.1%, reflecting losses primarily in manufacturing and the oil and gas sector.

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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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StatCan’s early estimates for September suggest real GDP declined 0.1 per cent amid losses in manufacturing and mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction.

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2026-10-30 · Global News

Canada’s economy stalled again in August, StatCan says · assertive framing

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Statistics Canada says the economy stalled for a second month in a row in August amid weakness in the public sector and wholesale trade. asserted

economy → say → sector

The agency says real gross domestic product was essentially unchanged in August despite a rebound in retail trade that more than offset a decline in July. asserted

that → say → July

Manufacturing output has also grown in five of the last seven months, while a solid month on the railways drove gains in transportation and warehousing. asserted

month → grow → transportation

Wholesale trade, meanwhile, fell 1.4 per cent in August as most subsectors contracted. asserted

subsectors → fall → August

Work to prepare the 2026 census was also winding down in the month, driving widespread contractions in public administration. asserted

Work → prepare → administration

StatCan’s early estimates for September suggest real GDP declined 0.1 per cent amid losses in manufacturing and mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction. asserted

GDP → suggest → manufacturing