OTTAWA – The Canadian economy grew by 0.1 per cent in May, after rising 0.3 per cent in April, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.

Economists had expected a stronger showing in May of 0.2 per cent, given previous indicators that showed sales, manufacturing and wholesale trade all up during the month.

The disappointing May gain puts Canada’s economy on track to record second-quarter growth below two per cent.

The agency said retail sales and the finance and insurance sectors were the key contributors to growth during the month.