Back-to-school shopping and restaurant sales boost spending
The country's key rate has risen as high as 21% to lower inflation
Deficits expected to rise as government shifts away from U.S. trade
The index had increased 0.7% in July from June
Traditional managers holding up amid turmoil, competitive pressures
Jean Charest argues tariff war could spur long-term gains
U.S. tariffs hit Canadian exports hard in first half of 2025
But an early estimate indicates a rise of 0.1% in July
Second estimate from Commerce Department upgrades growth from 3%
Liberal push for faster project approvals sparks criticism from Poilievre, Indigenous groups