The Daily Thursday, August 5, 2021
Press Release
Canadian international merchandise trade, June 2021
In June, a sharp increase in exports resulted in Canada’s merchandise trade balance returning to a surplus position, reaching $3.2 billion. This follows a $1.6 billion deficit in May. Exports of goods rose 8.7% in June, while imports decreased 1.0%.
Energy statistics, May 2021
Primary energy production rose 7.2% on a year-over-year basis in May, up from a 4.5% gain in April and the third consecutive monthly increase. Significant declines in energy production in May 2020 were behind the year-over-year increase this May. Crude oil and natural gas liquids were the main contributors to the year-over-year increase in production in May.
Canadian international trade in services, June 2021
Canada’s monthly international trade in services deficit widened from $412 million in May to $740 million in June. Overall, imports of services increased 3.5% to $10.0 billion, while exports edged up 0.1% to $9.3 billion.
Canadian Economic News, July 2021
The July issue of Canadian Economic News is now available.
Canadian foreign post indexes, August 2021
Data on Canadian foreign post indexes are now available for August.
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