Quebec is in a recession. Maybe. What does that even mean?
It's a decidedly unfestive concept: a possible recession in Quebec. But politicians and economic experts have many opinions on what it actually means, or even whether it’s really happening.
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![Economists say even though overall figures show negative growth, data on consumer spending in Quebec was reasonably positive in the third quarter of 2023. A shopper holding a paper shopping bag checks a phone while standing in front of a shop window.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7068122.1703274764!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/que-christmas-shopping-20231219.jpg)
It's a decidedly unfestive concept: a possible recession in Quebec. But politicians and economic experts have many opinions on what it actually means, or even whether it’s really happening.