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Recent developments in the Canadian economy: Spring 2026

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  • Guy Gellatly
  • Carter McCormack

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This article provides an integrated summary of recent changes in output, employment, international trade, consumer prices and household finances. It highlights movements in the economic data in the second half of 2025 and early 2026. The article explores how economic conditions have changed as trade tensions between Canada and the United States continue to unfold. The report is based on data that are publicly available as of April 2, 2026. Monthly information on government, business and financial market developments, including detailed information on tariffs and countermeasures, is available at Canadian Economic News (Statistics Canada n.d.). A presentation on changes in Canada’s economy as trade tensions were developing is available at Research to Insights: Canada’s Economy During Recent Canada-U.S. Trade Developments.

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  • Guy Gellatly & Carter McCormack, 2026. "Recent developments in the Canadian economy: Spring 2026," Economic and Social Reports 202600400005e, Statistics Canada, Analytical Studies and Modelling Branch.
    • Handle: RePEc:stc:stcp8e:202600400005e
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.25318/36280001202600400005-eng
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    • J23 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Labor Demand
    • M21 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Economics - - - Business Economics

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