Canada: GDP stalls in August
September’s advance estimate points to a 0.1% decline.
Carried forward November 4, 2026. August data released October 30; September remains an advance estimate.
Canadian real GDP by industry was essentially unchanged in August for a second consecutive month, according to Statistics Canada’s October 30 data reported by Dow Jones. [2]
Weaker growth than expected
Services edged down while goods production increased. Dow Jones notes that economists had expected growth of 0.2%, matching the previous preliminary estimate. [2]
September remains preliminary
Advance information points to a 0.1% decline in September. Statistics Canada says this estimate will be updated on November 30, when the official September data are released. [1]
The period measured
The figures cover activity during the summer and September. Their release date therefore does not describe growth in October. [1]
Perspectives compared
Sources and documents
- [1] Statistics Canada — GDP by industry ↗October 30, 2026
- [2] Dow Jones — Robb M. Stewart ↗October 30, 2026, 8:47 a.m. ET