12.09.202512:30:00UTC+00Canada's Capacity Utilization Rate Dips in the Second Quarter

In the second quarter of 2025, Canada's capacity utilization rate experienced a slight decline, settling at 79.3%, according to the latest data updated on September 12, 2025. This marks a decrease from the previous quarter, where the rate was recorded at 80.1% during the first quarter of the year.

The capacity utilization rate, which measures the extent to which an enterprise or a nation makes use of its productive capacity, is a critical indicator of economic health. A decline, as seen in this quarter, could suggest underutilization of resources, signaling a potential slowdown in economic activities.

Observers will be keenly monitoring upcoming quarters to see if this trend continues or if it rebounds, factoring in global economic conditions and domestic policies that could influence industrial production levels across the nation. The Canadian government and businesses alike may need to assess their strategies to bolster productivity and capitalize on existing capacities to promote economic growth.