Canadian international merchandise trade, May 2014

Canada's merchandise exports advanced 3.5% and imports grew 1.6% in May. As a result, Canada's trade deficit with the world narrowed from $961 million in April to $152 million in May.

Exports increased to $44.2 billion, the second highest value on record, led by motor vehicles and parts. Overall, volumes were up 4.2% and prices declined 0.7%.

Imports expanded to $44.3 billion, as volumes increased 2.4% and prices declined 0.8%. The main contributors to the increase in imports were motor vehicles and parts as well as metal ores and non-metallic minerals.

This 3 July 2014 release by Statisitcs Canada is available in its entirety at:
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/140703/dq140703a-eng.htm?HPA