The puzzling weakness in non-energy exports most likely boils down to a lack of competitiveness, even after taking into account the recent depreciation of the Canadian dollar. Unless the value of the loonie falls considerably further, which we doubt, we aren't holding our breath for any major export revival in the second half of the year.
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