Canada’s real GDP was essentially unchanged in August, Statistics Canada reports
Canada’s latest monthly industry report shows a second essentially flat month in August. A separate early estimate suggests a September decline and remains subject to revision.
What the record says
Statistics Canada reported October 30 that real GDP by industry was essentially unchanged in August 2026, following an essentially unchanged July. Nine of 20 industrial sectors expanded.
Goods-producing industries rose 0.1%, while services-producing industries fell 0.1%. Retail trade rose 1.2% and wholesale trade declined 1.4%. These are seasonally adjusted measures of economic output.
The release also provides an advance estimate of a 0.1% GDP decline in September. Statistics Canada says that preliminary estimate will be updated November 30 with the official September industry data. It should not be treated as a confirmed September result.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Consult the official November 30 release for updated September figures.
Limits and what is not established
The release concerns Canadian real output by industry, not household income or consumer-price inflation. Monthly estimates can be revised; no cause of an interest-rate decision is established here.
Sources checked November 1, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
Statistics Canada: original information