The strong pace of growth in the second quarter, and a NAFTA deal if it materialises by Friday, will embolden policymakers. Nevertheless, the Bank of Canada is still likely to keep to its commitment to proceed gradually with interest rate rises, by remaining on hold next week before hiking in October.
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