The 0.1 per cent growth rate in April was in line with economists' expectations. "The Canadian economy remains fragile with growth further restrained by reduced business confidence in light of the recent Brexit decision. The economy shrank by 0.2 per cent in March, after a 0.1 per cent contraction in February. TD is predicting the impact of Brexit on the Canadian economy could be an annual decline of about 0.1 percentage point, mainly as a result of lowered exports and business investment. BMO economist Doug Porter speculated Canada would have turned in a better April growth rate had Canadian teams played in the post-season.

Source: CBC News June 30, 2016 12:45 UTC