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'Real drama now begins' as economists predict zero growth ahead of a waning first quarter

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Statistics Canada releases flash estimate for March GDP growth.

Economists say first-quarter growth will fall short of Bank of Canada’s estimate and be followed by a no-growth second quarter or worse.

Canada 's economy has been slowing since posting monthly growth of 0.4 per cent in January .

RBC is calling for flat growth for second-quarter and unemployment rate to rise.

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formal

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English

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