Economy

Canada posts $5.7B merchandise trade deficit for February Canada posts $5.7B merchandise trade deficit for February

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Canada posts $5.7B merchandise trade deficit for February

Total imports rose 8.4% to a record $72.1B in the month

By The Canadian Press |April 2, 2026

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Modest growth projected for 2026 as uncertainty from Iran war, trade linger: Deloitte Modest growth projected for 2026 as uncertainty from Iran war, trade linger: Deloitte

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Modest growth projected for 2026 as uncertainty from Iran war, trade linger: Deloitte

The firm's forecast assumes the energy market disruption will moderate over time

By Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press |April 2, 2026

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Bank of Canada relying on ‘judgment’ to steer policy rate through Iran war shock Bank of Canada relying on ‘judgment’ to steer policy rate through Iran war shock

Policy

Bank of Canada relying on ‘judgment’ to steer policy rate through Iran war shock

Governing council keeping options open as it monitors data

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |April 1, 2026

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Ottawa’s fiscal year shaping up better than budget forecasts Ottawa’s fiscal year shaping up better than budget forecasts

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Ottawa’s fiscal year shaping up better than budget forecasts

BMO economist expects annual deficit will come in at under $78.3B

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |March 31, 2026

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