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Table 1Growth in real gross domestic product, hours worked and labour productivity in the Canadian and the U.S. business sectors
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| 1961 to 2006 | 1961 to 1980 | 1980 to 1996 | 1996 to 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| annual rate (percent) | ||||
| Labour productivity growth | ||||
| Canada | 2.1 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 1.8 |
| United States | 2.3 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 2.8 |
| Canada minus United States | -0.2 | 0.4 | -0.5 | -1.0 |
| Real gross domestic product growth | ||||
| Canada | 3.8 | 4.9 | 2.5 | 3.8 |
| United States | 3.7 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 3.6 |
| Canada minus United States | 0.1 | 0.9 | -0.8 | 0.2 |
| Hours worked | ||||
| Canada | 1.7 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 2.0 |
| United States | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Canada minus United States | 0.4 | 0.5 | -0.3 | 1.1 |
Note(s):
Figures may not sum due to rounding.
Source(s):
Statistics Canada, Canadian Productivity Accounts; Bureau of Labor
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