Canada’s quarterly gross domestic product fell 0.036 % in the first quarter of 2026, Statistics Canada reported on 29 May 2026. The seasonally adjusted annual rate for GDP at market prices was slightly lower than the 0.514 % rise recorded in Q4 2025. Final consumption expenditure grew 0.141 % compared with the 0.514 % gain in Q4 2025, while final domestic demand fell 0.109 % after a 0.671 % rise in Q4 2025. Other components such as final consumption by households rose 0.198 % and final consumption of goods increased 0.042 %, but investment and exports remained largely unchanged or declined. The statistical discrepancy for the quarter was 0.043 %. These figures provide a detailed view of the components contributing to the modest decline in overall GDP.
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