Dylan Fricker of Mackenzie Investments says Canadian companies and sectors have some interesting tailwinds
However, economists say the underlying data 'wasn’t as impressive as it looked'
Exporters rushed to sidestep U.S. tariffs, pushing GDP higher despite housing slowdown and weak household spending
Imports surge ahead of Trump tariffs, dragging GDP into first decline in three years
Strong services sector drove 0.7% Q1 rise in GDP
Agency estimates 1.5% annualized growth for Q1
Economists warn U.S. tariffs and weak consumer confidence could stall growth
Publicly held debt projected to reach 156% of GDP by 2055
Analysts say Trump's trade policies and rising inflation could threaten future gains
Real GDP rose 2.6% on an annualized basis in Q4: StatCan