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By Canadian Press

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Economy pulled back in Q2, revises Q1 growth lower: StatCan

Sep 1, 2023 | 5:36 AM

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy appeared to stall in the second quarter as Statistics Canada says the economy contracted at an annualized rate of 0.2 per cent in the second quarter.

The agency also revised its reading for growth in the first quarter to an annual pace of 2.6 per cent, down from 3.1 per cent.

More coming.

The Canadian Press

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