Canada’s economy rebounds sharply on military, housing

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Canada's economy surged with 2.6% annualized GDP growth in Q3 2025, fueled by sharp rises in military spending and housing, offsetting prior trade declines amid U.S. tensions. (148 characters)

Economic Rebound Overview

Canada's gross domestic product expanded at a 2.6% annualized rate in the third quarter, marking the quickest growth since late last year. This surge reversed a 1.8% drop from the prior quarter, largely due to shifts from exports toward housing and public outlays. Trade data faced complications from U.S. government shutdowns, yet exports held steady.

Key Growth Drivers

The Canadian economy rebounded sharply from the initial damage of the trade war as the country's growth drivers shifted to housing and government spending.

Household spending dipped slightly (-0.1%), and business investments stayed flat, highlighting reliance on public and residential sectors.

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The Detroit News The Detroit News — 2025-11-28

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