Statistics Canada Delays Trade Report Due to US Shutdown

Statistics Canada has delayed the release of international merchandise trade data due to the US government shutdown.

The agency said in a statement on Friday that it is no longer possible to publish the September data as originally scheduled on Nov. 4. The report will be delayed until the US Census Bureau resumes normal operations and a new joint release date is agreed upon, it said.

“This shutdown directly impacts Statistics Canada’s ability to compile and publish Canadian international merchandise trade data, as Statistics Canada will not receive data on Canada’s exports to the United States for the duration of ...