Bloomberg | Canada's Economy Unexpectedly Expands on Oil Extraction and Finance Bloomberg Non-conventional crude oil extraction was a major driver of growth in August, rising 3.2%. The other major gain was 1% in financial services; Statistics Canada revised the June GDP figure to a 0.1% increase from a prior flat reading, which turned what ... Canada's economy grows for 7th month in surprise gain led by oil and finance Statistics Canada reports GDP in August boosted by oil and gas subsector Statistics Canada reports GDP up 0.1% in August boosted by oil and gas subsector |