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The Canadian economy was unexpectedly flat in July, a reading that throws into question the strength of the country's recovery.

Gross domestic product didn't budge in the month, Statistics Canada said Wednesday, dashing economists' expectations of a 0.5-per-cent increase.

The following are comments from economists after the surprise flat reading of Canadian economic activity:

















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