Gold Exports Mask Weakness in Canada’s Broader Trade Picture

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Canada's trade deficit in October was masked by a surge in gold exports, which otherwise would have resulted in a larger trade deficit of C$8.2 billion.

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Canada posted a C$583 million ($421 million) trade deficit in October, but surging precious‑metal exports — mostly gold — are doing a lot of heavy lifting. Strip those out, and Canada would have a C$8.2 billion shortfall.

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Original article published by Bloomberg on January 8, 2026.
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