The Daily Friday, July 2, 2021
Press Release
Canadian international merchandise trade, May 2021
In May, Canada’s merchandise imports increased 2.1%, while exports fell 1.6%. As a result, Canada’s merchandise trade balance moved from a surplus of $462 million in April to a deficit of $1.4 billion in May.
Building permits, May 2021
Following four consecutive months of reaching new highs, the total value of building permits dropped a record $1.6 billion (-14.8%) to $9.5 billion in May. Every component was down, with multi-family dwellings in Ontario accounting for nearly three fifths of the overall national decline.
Canadian international trade in services, May 2021
Canada’s monthly international trade in services deficit widened from $303 million in April to $384 million in May. Overall, imports of services increased 0.7% to $9.7 billion, while exports edged down 0.1% to $9.3 billion.
Financial market statistics, May 2021
Data on financial markets are now available for May.
Canadian Tourism Activity Tracker, April 2021
In April, overall tourism activity in Canada was 66.3% below the level reached in April 2019, before the pandemic. With border closures and other restrictions to combat COVID-19, inbound or internationally generated tourism activity was even further below (-92.2%) its pre-pandemic level.
Monthly Mineral Production Survey, April 2021
Data from the Monthly Mineral Production Survey and the Monthly Survey of Smelters and Metal Refineries are now available for April.
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