Three dead, two hospitalized, following collision in Fredericton: police
Three people have died and two have been hospitalized after a speeding car struck a tree and landed on another vehicle in Fredericton Sunday morning.
Canada's merchandise trade surplus increased to $2.1 billion in October as exports of motor vehicles and parts and energy products rose higher, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.
The result compared with a revised trade surplus of $1.4 billion for September compared with the initial reading of a $1.9-billion surplus.
TD Bank economist Omar Abdelrahman called it "a solid report."
"Fundamentals for trade remain on a solid footing, aided by a continued global economic recovery, and importantly, strength in manufacturing sentiment south of the border," Abdelrahman wrote in a report.
However, he cautioned there are downside risks that should not be ignored.
"In particular, the near-term trade outlook is susceptible to risks emanating from the devastating floods in B.C., which are impacting trade flows through the Port of Vancouver. Indeed, exports and imports could see a meaningful decline in the November data release," Abdelrahman said.
Statistics Canada noted that the flooding and mudslides resulted in major disruptions to the transportation of goods to and from key points of entry on the West Coast. The agency said the disruptions are expected to impact the trade data for November that is to be released on Jan. 6.
For October, total exports grew 6.4 per cent to a record $56.2 billion.
Exports of motor vehicles and parts rose 30.8 per cent to $6.1 billion as stoppages in the auto sector related to semiconductor chip shortages eased compared with September. Higher prices also helped exports of energy products gain 9.8 per cent to reach a record $13.9 billion.
Total imports rose 5.3 per cent to a record $54.1 billion as imports of motor vehicles and parts added 27.2 per cent in October to reach $8.5 billion.
In volume terms, total exports rose 2.8 per cent in October, while total imports rose 7.0 per cent.
Regionally, Canada's trade surplus with the United States was $8.3 billion in October compared with a surplus of $8.4 billion in September as exports to the country's largest trading partner rose 6.9 per cent and imports gained 9.1 per cent.
Canada's trade deficit with countries other than the United States was $6.2 billion in October compared with $7.0 billion in September.
In a separate report, Statistics Canada said the country's monthly international trade in services deficit was $562 million in October compared with $758 million in September.
The agency said exports of services increased 2.2 per cent to $11.4 billion, while imports rose 0.4 per cent to $12.0 billion.
Combined, Canada had a trade surplus of $1.5 billion for goods and services for October compared with a surplus of $657 million in September.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 7, 2021.
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