Economy grew 0.8% in October, sees gain in November, Statistics Canada says

Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product increased by 0.8 per cent in October.

The showing matched the agency’s preliminary estimate released last month, as well as analysts’ expectations.

Gains for the month were seen across most sectors, including manufacturing, whose rebound of 1.8 per cent in October more than offset a September contraction.

Driving that sector was output related to auto manufacturing, despite what the statistics office notes is an ongoing shortage of semiconductor chips, among other supply-chain issues hampering consistent production.

Also helping in October were gains in retail trade, construction and home resale activity. The arts and