Canada’s gross fixed capital formation rose slightly in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 529.7 million chained 2017 dollars, up from 527.9 million in the same period a year earlier. Construction activity, the largest component, increased to 343.8 million, while residential investment fell to 156.6 million. Non‑residential investment, the second‑largest category, moved to 190.5 million. Business investment accounted for the bulk of the rise, with machinery and equipment spending reaching 94.0 million. General‑government outlays climbed, notably in weapons systems spending of 8.3 million, and intellectual‑property expenditures rose to 87.6 million. Non‑profit institutions’ investment remained modest at 3.8 million. These figures reflect ongoing investment trends across Canada’s economic sectors. The data are compiled by Statistics Canada and presented in chained 2017 dollars.
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