The Daily Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Press Release
Canadian international merchandise trade, November 2023
In November, Canada’s merchandise imports increased 1.9%, while exports were down 0.6%. As a result, Canada’s merchandise trade surplus with the world narrowed from $3.2 billion in October to $1.6 billion in November. This represents a fourth consecutive monthly trade surplus.
Building permits, November 2023
The total monthly value of building permits in Canada decreased 3.9% from October to $10.9 billion in November.
Canadian international trade in services, November 2023
Canada’s monthly international trade in services deficit narrowed from $1.2 billion in October to $1.0 billion in November. Overall, exports of services increased 1.0% to $16.6 billion, while imports of services edged down 0.1% to $17.6 billion.
Government finance statistics, third quarter 2023
The Canadian general government surplus decreased by $3.4 billion year over year and stood at $3.6 billion in the third quarter. The decrease was attributable to lower growth in revenues (+$15.4 billion; +5.4%) than in expenses (+$18.8 billion; +6.7%). Higher compensation of employees and interest charges were the main contributors to the increase in expenses.
Electric Power Selling Price Index, November 2023
The Electric Power Selling Price Index (2014=100) is now available for November.
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