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StatCan reports merchandise trade deficit $3.6B in January StatCan reports merchandise trade deficit $3.6B in January

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StatCan reports merchandise trade deficit $3.6B in January

The agency reported a $1.3 billion trade deficit in December

By The Canadian Press |March 12, 2026

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National housing supply made strides in 2025 amid weak demand, condo struggles: CMHC National housing supply made strides in 2025 amid weak demand, condo struggles: CMHC

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National housing supply made strides in 2025 amid weak demand, condo struggles: CMHC

Housing construction activity exceeded the 10-year average across most major markets

By Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press |March 11, 2026

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Canadian government borrowed a net $119B in 2025 Canadian government borrowed a net $119B in 2025

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Canadian government borrowed a net $119B in 2025

Debt issued by governments, companies declined to net $243B from $282B

By Jonathan Got |March 11, 2026

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Overseas trade propels Port of Vancouver to record cargo volumes Overseas trade propels Port of Vancouver to record cargo volumes

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Overseas trade propels Port of Vancouver to record cargo volumes

Freight volumes up 8% while crude oil exports nearly doubled

By Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press |March 10, 2026

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