Canadas economy grew a strong 3.3% in the 2nd quarter. Can it last? @CBCTheNational
Canadas economy grew a strong 3.3% in the 2nd quarter. Can it last?  @CBCTheNational
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Canada's economy showed surprising resilience and beat expectations with strong 3.3% growth in the second quarter, but that was before punishing new 50 per cent U.S. tariffs kicked in. Growth is expected to continue but at a much lower rate.

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Canada's economy grew a strong 3.3% in the 2nd quarter. Can it last?

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