Canada's economy expanded (however slightly) in April, confounding expectations of a flat showing, as manufacturing, utilities and other sectors grew.
Statistics Canada reported Friday that real gross domestic product peeped up 0.1%, as goods-producing industries grew by 0.2% during April, while the service sector was flat.
After contracting in January, Canada's economy has now grown for three months in a row.
Manufacturing showed some of the strongest gains, including a 2.8% increase in machinery manufacturing, a 4.8% increase in non-metallic mineral products and a 2.7% increase in primary metals.
Output of food products also increased by 4%.
