RBC Economics

Canadian Consumer Spending Accelerates in Q2 Despite Higher Energy Costs: RBC

Mario Toneguzzi - August 18, 2026

Major events—like FIFA World Cup matches in Toronto and Vancouver and The Calgary Stampede—temporarily boosted dining and entertainment activity in specific time periods and locations, but likely had limited impact on overall Canadian spending growth.

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