Gross domestic product rises 2.8 percent in third quarter

(Nov. 7, 2013) -- "The unexpected pick-up in overall GDP growth was despite moderation in the pace of growth in consumer spending to 1.5 percent from 1.8 percent in the second quarter," said Janzen. "As well, investment in equipment declined 3.7 percent, which was its first quarterly decline since the third quarter of 2012."