News of the day: Canada’s shrinking economy, a technical recession, Scotiabank expands south, Costco tariff refunds, early retirement and more

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GDPThis is the first time the Canadian economy experienced two consecutive quarters of negative growth since 2020. Photo by Peter J. Thompson/National Post

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Canada’s real gross domestic product unexpectedly contracted slightly on an annualized basis in the first quarter of 2026, but economists stopped short of calling it a recession despite meeting the technical definition of two consecutive negative quarters.

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Bank of Canada Despite the negative gross domestic product surprise, markets are still pricing in a Bank of Canada rate cut in 2026. Photo by HYUNGCHEOL PARK/Postmedia

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Despite the negative gross domestic product surprise, markets are still pricing in a rate cut in 2026. Here’s what the GDP data mean for the economy and the Bank of Canada.

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A Scotiabank branch in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 Bank of Nova Scotia earlier this week beat analysts’ expectations for its second-quarter earnings, with results driven by stronger profits in its capital markets, wealth management and Canadian businesses. Photo by Photographer: Galit Rodan/Bloomberg

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Bank of Nova Scotia has inked a deal to acquire Maple Financial Holdings Inc., a Texas-based company that runs a commercial bank.

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Costco signage in Mississauga on July 10, 2025. A Costco Wholesale Corp. store in in Mississauga, Ont. Photo by Peter J. Thompson/National Post

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Costco Wholesale Corp. says it will return tariff refunds to its members if and when they are paid back by the United States government.

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Retirement planning concept, calculator with empty notepad with pen and handwriting underline headline as Retirement Plan on wood table, plan of saving and investment for expense after retire life An investment strategy should be based in part on projected withdrawals but also risk tolerance and tax strategy. Scenario planning with a professional financial planner may help. Photo by Nuthawat Somsuk/Getty Images

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Consolidating investments may help Greg have better visibility to plan his investment strategy and for retirement withdrawals in a tax efficient manner, expert says.

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