The Daily Thursday, April 3, 2025
Press Release
Canadian international merchandise trade, February 2025
In February, Canada’s merchandise exports decreased 5.5%, while imports were up 0.8%. As a result, Canada’s merchandise trade balance with the world went from a surplus of $3.1 billion in January to a deficit of $1.5 billion in February.
Canadian international trade in services, February 2025
Canada’s monthly international trade in services deficit widened from $0.6 billion in January to $0.7 billion in February. Overall, exports of services declined 1.6% to $17.7 billion, while imports of services were down 0.8% to $18.3 billion.
SARS-CoV-2 levels detected in wastewater across five Canadian cities: Current trends, January 2023 to February 2025
Monitoring respiratory illness trends is important for robust public health planning and reducing societal and healthcare burdens. While influenza and respiratory syncytial virus typically follow a seasonal pattern, peaking in activity from November to April, SARS-CoV-2 is less predictable. Recent wastewater data reveal that viral SARS-CoV-2 concentrations sometimes rise outside of flu season. Additionally, SARS-CoV-2’s high transmissibility and rapid evolution, which affects immunity, keep the risk of infection present year-round.
Sawmills, January 2025
Lumber production increased 16.2% from December to 3 871.6 thousand cubic metres in January. Production was down 3.1% from January 2024.
Production and disposition of tobacco products, February 2025
Canadian manufacturers produced 977 million cigarettes in February 2025, down 9.7% from January 2025. Cigarette production was 24.0% lower compared with February 2024.
Canadian Economic News, March 2025
The March 2025 issue of Canadian Economic News is now available.
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing Services Price Index, fourth quarter 2024
Data from the Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing Services Price Index (2020=100) are now available for the fourth quarter.
Canadian foreign post indexes, April 2025
Data on Canadian foreign post indexes are now available for April.
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