Statistics Canada released the trade data on Tuesday. Canada's trade balance returned unexpectedly to surplus in September, driven by motor vehicle and parts shipments. The trade surplus was C$0.7 billion in September, up from a deficit of C$0.5 billion in August. August's figure was revised up from a deficit of C$0.6 billion. Analysts had expected the trade deficit to widen to C$0.7 billion.

Exports increased 1.1% in September. Motor vehicle and parts shipments rose 6.0%, while consumer goods exports climbed 6.6%.

Imports declined 1.5% in September. Energy dropped 19.4%.