Canada sees first current account surplus since 2008
Both the goods and services sectors had a surplus, and foreign investment also rose
- By: James Langton
- May 31, 2021 May 31, 2021
- 13:41
Both the goods and services sectors had a surplus, and foreign investment also rose
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