The Daily Thursday, October 5, 2023
Press Release
Canadian international merchandise trade, August 2023
In August, Canada’s merchandise exports increased 5.7%, while imports rose 3.8%. As a result, Canada’s merchandise trade balance went from a deficit of $437 million in July to a surplus of $718 million in August, the first trade surplus observed since April.
Canadian international trade in services, August 2023
Canada’s monthly international trade in services deficit widened from $1.2 billion in July to $1.5 billion in August. Overall, imports of services were up 0.7% to $16.4 billion, while exports of services declined 0.7% to $15.0 billion.
Interprovincial trade analysis from the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, third quarter 2023
During the third quarter, one in four businesses (24.9%) reported that they had purchased goods or services from suppliers situated outside their province or territory. Furthermore, more than one-fifth (22.0%) sold goods or services to customers in another province or territory.
Canadian Economic News, September 2023
The September 2023 issue of Canadian Economic News is now available.
Sawmills, July 2023
Lumber production decreased 5.5% from June to 3 537.2 thousand cubic metres in July. Production was down 5.4% from July 2022.
Mining Industries: Annual Energy Consumption, 2021
Energy consumption statistics from the Annual Mineral Production Survey are now available for 2021. The tables present energy consumption data such as energy expenses and quantities purchased by types of energy for the mining industry using the North American Industry Classification System at the national, provincial and territorial levels.
Canadian foreign post indexes, October 2023
Data on Canadian foreign post indexes are now available for October.
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