The latest reading comes ahead of the Bank of Canada's next interest rate announcement on Sept. 4
Two sectors made 53% of all corporate capital gains in Canada between 2018 and 2022, data shows
Jobless rate held steady at 6.4% last month as economy shed 2,800 jobs: StatCan
Internal review, external assessment slated to be published toward end of 2024
Deliberations summary suggests governing council wants the economy to pick up speed again
Retail and wholesale trade as well as oil and gas sector weighed on growth
Macklem says he wants growth to pick back up as bank cuts key rate again
The measure proceeded despite significant pushback from business and physicians' groups
While there was concern progress could stall, consensus was inflation would continue downward momentum
Weakening economy and high interest rates push businesses to rein in hiring