The increase in real GDP follows a decline in the third quarter of 0.5 per cent annualized, driven by a rise in exports but with declines in housing and business investment.
High interest rates have weighed on Canadians' finances, impacting consumer spending and business sales. Business insolvencies rose by 41% in 2023 due to the collision of pandemic debt and high interest rates.
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