Canada's real GDP increased 0.6% in January, driven by public sector strikes' end in Quebec.

Canada's real GDP increased by 0.6% in January, aided by the end of public sector strikes in Quebec, which led to growth in the public sector, educational services, health care, and social assistance sectors. Goods-producing industries rose 0.2%, and services-producing industries saw a 0.7% increase. Statistics Canada's preliminary estimate for February suggests a 0.4% growth, subject to revision.