Canadian international trade in services, February 2026

Released: 2026-04-02

Canada's monthly international trade in services balance went from an essentially balanced position in January to a surplus of $0.4 billion in February. Overall, exports of services increased 1.5% to $20.3 billion, and imports of services decreased 0.7% to $19.9 billion.

Exports of commercial services rose 1.1% to $12.1 billion in February, due to increases in both financial services and other commercial services. Transportation services exports and travel services exports also contributed to the monthly increase. Transportation services exports increased 4.7% to reach $2.1 billion, while travel services exports were up 1.3% to $6.0 billion.

Imports of commercial services fell 2.0% in February to $11.5 billion, as financial services decreased. Increases in transportation services (+2.4%) and travel services (+0.4%) dampened the overall decline in imports of services.

To explore the most recent results of Canada's international trade in services in an interactive format, see the International trade monthly interactive dashboard.

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International trade in services

In February, total imports of goods rose 8.4% to $72.1 billion, and total exports of goods increased 6.4% to $66.3 billion. As a result, the trade in goods deficit widened from $4.2 billion in January to $5.7 billion in February. Combined, the trade balance for goods and services amounted to a deficit of $5.3 billion.

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International trade in services, balances

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Contribution to the monthly change in exports, February 2026

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Contribution to the monthly change in imports, February 2026

Products

The updated Canada and the World Statistics Hub (Catalogue number13-609-X) is available online. This product illustrates the nature and extent of Canada's economic and financial relationship with the world using interactive charts and tables. It provides easy access to information on trade, investment, employment and travel between Canada and a number of countries, including the United States, Mexico, China, Japan, Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain.

The product "Canada's international trade and investment country fact sheet" (Catalogue number71-607-X) is also available.

The Methodological Guide: Canadian System of Macroeconomic Accounts (Catalogue number13-607-X) is available.

The User Guide: Canadian System of Macroeconomic Accounts (Catalogue number13-606-G) is also available. This publication will be updated to maintain its relevance.

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