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February 05, 2016CANADA INTERNATIONAL MERCHANDISE TRADE DECEMBER 2015 
In December 2015, Canadian merchandise trade (balance of payments basis, seasonally adjusted) posted a $585 million deficit. Over the last 48 months the accumulated deficit stands at $37.8 billion.
In December 2015, imports increased 1.6% over November 2015 to $45.9 billion, and increased 2.5% over December 2014. Over the last 48 months, imports have totaled $2.03 trillion. In December 2015, exports increased 3.9% over November 2015 to $45.4 billion, and increased 3.4% over December 2014. Over the last 48 months, exports have totaled $1.99 trillion.
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Statistics Canada
CANSIM: tables 228-0058 to 228-0068
Publication: Canada's Balance of International Payments (Catalogue number 67-001-X)