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MISLEADING LIES Ahead of By-elections On Economy
Canada’s economy reportedly grew at a 3.3% annualized rate in the second quarter of 2026 — but Canada’s actual quarter-over-quarter real GDP growth was 0.8%. So what does that 3.3% GDP number really mean, and is Canada’s economy actually recovering?
In this episode of Tap the Maple, Bakes digs beneath Canada's latest GDP headlines to examine the good news, the questions, and the economic reality Canadians need to understand.
There ARE legitimate positives in Canada's Q2 2026 GDP report. Real GDP increased. GDP per capita improved. Business investment strengthened. Manufacturing and…
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