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 ArticlesSenate Curbs Spending on Language Training, Spousal TravelOct 03, 2025Marineland Asks Ottawa for Emergency Cash to Feed Whales—or Euthanasia ImminentOct 03, 2025Expect Retaliation After Starbucks Shooting of Organized Crime Figure, Expert SaysOct 03, 2025Negotiations at an Impasse as Second Phase of Transit Strikes in Montreal Nears EndOct 03, 2025Related TopicsCanadaeconomymayRebounds