Canada's economy grew 1% in the third quarter | RCI
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Posted: November 29, 2024 2:20 PM
Bank of Canada's October forecast for GDP was 1.5 per cent
The Canadian economy grew at an annualized rate of one per cent in the third quarter, boosted by higher household and government spending, Statistics Canada said on Friday.
The rate was in line with economists' expectations but below the Bank of Canada's quarterly projection of 1.5 per cent.
The growth was offset by lower business investment and exports, according to the data agency.
Household spending rose as people spent money on new trucks, vans and sports vehicles, as well as financial services. There was a pullback in spending on food services and accommodation.
Government spending rose for the third consecutive quarter.
GDP per capita fell 0.4 per cent in the third quarter, the sixth consecutive quarterly decline.
Statistics Canada also revised its second-quarter annualized growth to 2.2 per cent from 2.1 per cent.
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