Record Canada trade deficit masks non-energy export strength

By Randall Palmer OTTAWA (Reuters) - A record Canadian trade deficit in March caused by plunging oil prices has masked an encouraging trend - strength in non-energy exports that the central bank is counting on to revive economic growth. The report on Tuesday showing gains for sectors like auto parts and forestry, combined with encouraging outlooks from some company executives, suggest the Bank of Canada's forecast of an export-driven pickup in growth later this year is taking shape. Auto pa