Economy

Canada’s real GDP rose 0.2% in February Canada’s real GDP rose 0.2% in February

Economic Indicators

Canada’s real GDP rose 0.2% in February

It was led by was a 1.8% gain in the manufacturing sector, Statistics Canada says

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |April 30, 2026

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Newfoundland and Labrador budget projects $688-million deficit Newfoundland and Labrador budget projects $688-million deficit

Policy

Newfoundland and Labrador budget projects $688-million deficit

The budget forecasts a net debt of $20.8 billion by the end of the 2026-27 fiscal year

By Sarah Smellie, The Canadian Press |April 29, 2026

3 min read

Text of the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate decision Text of the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate decision

Policy

Text of the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate decision

Forecast for economic growth in Canada little changed since January, despite volatility

By The Canadian Press |April 29, 2026

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Bank of Canada holds key rate steady but warns future movements unclear Bank of Canada holds key rate steady but warns future movements unclear

Policy

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady but warns future movements unclear

"Monetary policy may need to be nimble" as BoC grapples with oil shock, trade war: Macklem

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |April 29, 2026

5 min read