With the economy in lockdown during March and April, Canada’s GDP dropped a record -18.2% due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although not surprising, when compared to the Spanish Flu period and an economy that was much smaller in 1919, the impact of shutting down a consumer driven economy is stark. The good news is that while there are challenges to restarting carefully, it appears Canada has begun to recover, although many economists expect it to be a slower process.
Enjoy the full breakdown from our partners at NBF Economics HERE.