OTTAWA: Canada’s recent trade rally faded in February, resulting in a Can$972 million (US$723 million) deficit with the world, the government statistical agency announced Tuesday.

The result ran counter to expectations, as economists had forecast a surplus of Can$640 million, following three straight monthly surpluses.

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