February 28, 2024 14:34 GMT
Q4 Current Account Deficit -CAD1.6B From -CAD3.1B On Oil Exports
CANADA DATA
- Canada's current account deficit -CAD1.6B in Q4 after -CAD3.1B in Q3.
- Narrower deficit was a result of the goods trade balance, with surplus widening to +CAD3B from +CAD0.4B. Energy exports +CAD5.3b led by crude oil.
- Trade in services deficit -CAD1.8B in Q4.
- Current account deficit widened CAD7.4B to -CAD17.8B in 2023, led by trade in goods deficit.
- Financial account, foreign investment caused outflows of -CAD21.5B in Q4 while foreign direct investment in Canada +CAD11.3B. In 2023, Canadian acquisitions abroad surpassed foreign acquisitions in Canada.
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