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Macro EconomyMediumUpdated×2•Originally published 31 July 2026•Updated 31 July 2026•
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Canada GDP Beats May Expectations Amid Broad-Based Sector Expansion

Key Facts

1Canada's GDP rose 0.3% month-on-month in May, exceeding the 0.2% growth expected by analysts.
2Growth was broad-based across 13 of 20 industrial sectors, with goods-producing industries up 0.6% and services up 0.2%.
3A preliminary estimate for June suggests a further 0.2% expansion, pointing toward robust annualized growth for Q2.

In a move reflecting the resilience of the Canadian economy against inflationary pressures, official data showed growth exceeded expectations in May. According to reports, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose by 0.3% month-on-month, beating analyst estimates of 0.2%. This expansion was primarily driven by a 0.6% increase in goods-producing industries and a 0.2% rise in the services sector, bolstering confidence in a robust second-quarter recovery.

The growth was broad-based, with 13 of 20 industrial sectors expanding; notably, the mining, oil, and gas sector rose by 1.0%, while construction increased by 0.8%. These figures reinforce the Bank of Canada's (BoC) view of resumed economic momentum, especially as preliminary estimates for June suggest a further 0.2% expansion, placing Q2 annualized growth on a path slightly ahead of previous forecasts.

Looking ahead, traders are monitoring the BoC Market Participants Survey scheduled for later today, July 27, 2026, to gauge the impact of this data on monetary policy.