Statistics Canada reported that the merchandise trade surplus increased from C$5.0 billion in August to C$5.4 billion in September. Exports rose 0.2% to C$78.6 billion, while imports fell 0.3% to C$73.2 billion.
Oil and gold supported exports, although eight of eleven product sections recorded declines. Total export volumes fell 4.0%, a significant distinction from the slight increase in their monetary value. Published on November 4, the report covers September transactions; the monthly figures are seasonally adjusted and may be revised.
Statistics Canada
Canadian international merchandise trade, September 2026Merchandise trade is separate from combined goods-and-services trade, which has a different balance.
Additional documentation
The official trade overview reproduces September’s export, import and balance totals.
Original CYBERSEC.mx summary based on the linked sources. Refer to the original documents for technical details and updates.