CAStatistics Canada reported that Canada's GDP increased by 0.3% in May, driven by growth in both goods and services sectors. This surpassed the initial estimate of 0.1% growth for the month. Key contributors included the mining, quarrying, oil and gas extraction sector, which saw a 1% rise, and the transportation and warehousing industry, supported by stronger pipeline shipments. The real estate sector experienced a significant 5.1% increase in activity, attributed to a warming spring housing market in provinces like Ontario and British Columbia. Construction, manufacturing, and the finance and insurance sectors also showed growth for two consecutive months. April's GDP figure was revised upward to 0.6%, and StatCan's preliminary estimate suggests a 3.4% annualized GDP growth for the second quarter, outpacing the Bank of Canada's forecast of 2.5%. Official second-quarter GDP data will be released at the end of August.
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