Canadian GDP by Industry for April
Gross domestic product by industry, April 2026
On Tuesday, Statistics Canada (StatCan) reported that real gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.5% in April, partially offsetting a 0.1% decline in March. The increase was driven by strength in both goods-producing and services-producing industries.
Goods-producing industries rose 1.2%, reflecting growth in most sectors and led by mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction. Services-producing industries grew 0.3%, rising for the third straight month, led by the public sector and transportation and warehousing. Overall, 14 of 20 industrial sectors expanded.
Construction Sector
Following four consecutive monthly declines, construction grew 0.7% in April on strength across all subsectors.
Residential building construction contributed the most to the increase, rising 1.3%, reflecting increased activity in home improvement and construction of multi-unit buildings. Nonresidential building construction rose 1.2%, expanding for the 10th straight month, led by industrial building construction.
Advance Estimate
StatCan’s advance estimate indicates that real GDP by industry rose 0.1% in May. Increases in finance and insurance and real estate and rental and leasing were partially offset by decreases in wholesale trade and agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting.
The estimate will be updated July 31 with the release of official GDP by industry data for May.
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