Canada's Economy Surges on Oil and Nickel as Trade Tensions and Cyber Threats Loom

Canada's economy kicked off the weekend on a high note, with GDP growth accelerating and a massive new nickel mine approved, while global trade and security concerns create a cloud over the horizon. The numbers tell a story of a resource-powered rebound, but the fine print reveals new challenges.

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The most significant growth driver was the oilpatch, with Statistics Canada reporting the economy expanded 0.3% in May, beating expectations and putting the...