Canada's economy shrinks in Q1 but recession label murky
Statistics Canada says economic growth stalled in the first quarter, leading to a second consecutive decline in real gross domestic product. That meets some definitions for a technical recession, though not all economists weighing in on StatCan's report were convinced the label was necessary. Canadian Press reporter Craig Lord has more details. (May 29, 2026)
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