Canadian international trade in services, April 2026

Released: 2026-06-09

Canada's international imports of services increased 1.1% to $20.5 billion in April, while its exports decreased 0.9% to reach $20.6 billion. As a result, Canada's monthly international trade in services surplus narrowed from $0.5 billion in March to $0.1 billion in April.

Imports of travel services climbed 4.3% to reach $5.1 billion in April, as residents from countries other than the United States increased their spending in Canada. Commercial services (+0.5%) also contributed to the overall increase in imports, while transportation services (-1.3%) dampened it slightly.

Exports of commercial services were down 1.3% to $12.5 billion in April, driven by a decrease in financial services exports. The decline of financial services exports in April follows a substantial increase recorded in March due to high volumes of cross-border transactions in securities. Exports of transportation services declined 2.4% in April, while exports of travel services showed a slight increase of 0.4%.

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 April, total exports of goods rose 1.6% to $75.2 billion, and total imports of goods rose 0.3% to $72.4 billion. As a result, the trade in goods surplus increased from $1.8 billion in March to $2.7 billion in April. Combined, the trade balance for goods and services amounted to a surplus of $2.8 billion.

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International trade in services, balances

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Contribution to the monthly change in imports, April 2026

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Contribution to the monthly change in exports, April 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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