Read the movement in historical context.
Choose geography, merchandise section and trade direction independently. Examine recorded monthly values across three, five or ten years, then distinguish measurable patterns from explanations the data cannot establish.
Choose the series
Independent investigationLoading verified historical evidence…
Selected recorded trade series
Measured monthly evidence
Two consecutive full years required.
Earlier equivalent calendar months required.
Three consecutive annual same-month comparisons required.
What the record establishes
No inference until verified source values are available.
Recorded trade values alone cannot demonstrate causes or economic impact.
Inspect the complete monthly evidence table
Only verified monthly values are shown. Missing or incomplete records are not replaced with zero.
| Reporting month | Evidence status | Nominal value (CAD) |
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Source and limits. Statistics Canada merchandise trade, table 12-10-0175-01; monthly customs basis, unadjusted, nominal CAD millions. The current analysis is descriptive, not a causal explanation or a physical-volume measure. Independent source verification in progress. Official Statistics Canada source ↗