GDP Growth Rate in Canada went up to 0.70 percent in Q2 2018 from 0.40 percent in Q1 2018. United States GDP Growth Rate rose to 4.20 percent in Q2 2018 from 2.20 percent in Q1 2018. Unemployment Rate in Canada went up to 6.00 percent in Aug 2018 from 5.80 percent in Jul 2018. United States Unemployment Rate was reported at 3.90 percent in Aug 2018.