The Canadian economy is facing a recession, with GDP entering its third consecutive quarter of contraction, according to reports from involved institutions.
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Updated Aug 28
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The Canadian economy is facing a recession, with GDP entering its third consecutive quarter of contraction, according to reports from involved institutions.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Updated GDP figures released by Statistics Canada show the current state of national economic expansion.1 source
Poilievre criticized TFWP amid labor market discussions and new youth unemployment data release.1 source
- Statistics Canada reported economic contraction signals, and Mark Carney held a public appearance in Brampton, Ontario.Sub-event
- Magna International and Suncor Energy operate in Canada, while the Bank of Canada is noted for potential easing.Sub-event
- The Canadian economy is facing a recession, with GDP entering its third consecutive quarter of contraction, according to reports from involved institutions.Sub-event
- Reports published on September 4, 2025, detail the current trend of a shrinking trade deficit for Canada.Sub-event
- U.S. trade policy unpredictability is cited as a factor raising systemic risk.Sub-event
GDP fell into recession (two consecutive quarters of contraction), blamed on leadership.1 source
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Poilievre connects FED policy and carbon tax repeal to Canada's economic challenges.1 source
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The entities involved
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Bank of Canada
central bank of Canada
- Lorne Doerkson's growth forecast exceeds projections from the Bank of Canada and the International Monetary Fund during campaign stops in B.C.
- The Bank of Canada issued hawkish comments amid inflation data, while the Middle East conflict raised global pressures, and Alberta held a secession referendum.
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Statistics Canada
Canada's principal government institution in charge of statistics and census data
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Pierre Poilievre
Canadian politician
Related events
- Statistics Canada reported on Canada's productivity decline, accompanied by economic commentary from the Bank of Montreal.
- Senior economist at Royal Bank of Canada reported an unemployment dip in Canada, noting that job gains in Alberta and Ontario are key drivers.
- BC Conservatives released their economic platform, forecasting 3% overall growth and 1.4% GDP growth for 2027.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- globalnews.ca
- cp24.com
- medicinehatnews.com
- globalnews.ca
- indiatimes.com
- financialpost.com
- investmentexecutive.comLeading contenders for PM job signal tighter fiscal policy - Investment Executive