IMF Staff Country Reports

Canada : 2017 Article IV Consultation-Press Release and Staff Report

Author/Editor:

International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publication Date:

July 13, 2017

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

The economy has regained momentum, supported by the authorities’ proactive growth strategy, but complex adjustments are still at play. While personal consumption is robust, business investment remains weak, non-energy exports have underperformed, and housing market imbalances have risen. Outside of Canada, the global outlook has improved with stronger manufacturing activity, but the threat of protectionism and economic fragmentation hangs over global trade. Collectively, they raise uncertainty about the durability of the Canadian recovery.

Series:

Country Report No. 17/210

Subject:

Article IV consultation reports Balance of payments statistics Canada Debt sustainability analysis Economic growth Economic indicators Fiscal policy Fiscal reforms Housing Monetary policy Press releases Public investment Staff reports