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Second-quarter economic rebound won't be sustained

Canada's economic rebound in the second quarter mainly reflects a bounce-back after bad winter weather dampened economic activity in the first quarter of this year and certain one-off factors that boosted agricultural and auto exports. As these temporary factors fade, economic growth is likely to drop back below its estimated potential economic growth rate of 2.0% over the second half of the year, with growth likely to be closer to 1.5% annualised.

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