THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl DyckCanada posted a merchandise trade deficit of $2.2 billion for November as exports of gold as well as motor vehicles and parts fell in the month, Statistics Canada said Thursday. The agency said the result compared with a revised trade deficit of $395 million in October. Overall, total exports fell 2.8 per cent in November to $63.9 billion. "Looking through the volatility from energy and metals prices, it’s clear that Canadian trade flows remain under pressure as long as uncertainty stays elevated," Kaushik said. When international trade in goods and services are combined, Canada's total trade balance with the world posted a deficit of $2.2 billion in November compared with a surplus of $27 million in October.