In February, Canada's gold exports reached a record high, increasing total exports by 5.8% and widening the trade surplus to C$1.39 billion.

Canada's gold exports hit a record high in February, driving up the country's merchandise trade surplus to its highest level since October, according to Statistics Canada. The surge in gold shipments to Switzerland and the UK contributed to a 5.8% increase in total exports, with Canada's trade surplus widening to C$1.39 billion ($1 billion). Gold exports accounted for half of the growth in total exports.