EconomyCanada’s Economy Rebounds by 4.5% in MaySavePrintShoppers walk through Carrefour Laval shopping centre as malls across Quebec reopened amid the COVID-19 pandemic, in Laval, Que., on June 19, 2020. Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian PressThe Canadian Press7/31/2020|Updated: 7/31/2020OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says the economy grew by 4.5 percent in May as businesses began to reopen after severe lockdowns of March and April.The average economist estimate was for a 3.5 percent increase in gross domestic product for May, according to financial data firm Refinitiv.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Canadian PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesMcGuinty Says First-Ever Defence Industrial Strategy Will Be Released by ChristmasOct 24, 2025Ottawa to Review Possible Miscarriage of Justice in 1994 Murder Conviction in QuebecOct 24, 2025Statistics Canada to Delay Publishing Trade Data Amid US Government ShutdownOct 24, 2025Quebec Tables Special Bill to Impose New Compensation Scheme on DoctorsOct 24, 2025Related TopicsCanadaeconomymayRebounds