Statistics Canada says the country ran a merchandise trade deficit of $2.7 billion in February compared with a deficit of $1.9 billion in January.
Economists had expected a deficit of $2 billion, according to Thomson Reuters.
The increased deficit came as imports rose 1.9% to $48.6 billion, boosted by imports of energy products.
Exports increased 0.4% to $45.9 billion, due to higher exports of passenger cars and light trucks.
Regionally, Canada’s trade surplus with the United States narrowed to $2.6 billion in February compared with $2.9 billion in January as imports from the U.S. grew 3.3%. Exports to the U.S. increased 1.9%.
Canada’s trade deficit with countries other than the United States increased to $5.3 billion in February from $4.9 billion in January.