Canada inflation

• Poilievre overtakes Trudeau as leader seen as best choice for prime minister: poll

  The Ipsos poll conducted for Global News found Poilievre leading Trudeau in most provinces, despite voters feeling no party is equipped to tackle the major issues.

  Politics

  Sep 29
  
• 1 in 3 Canadians believe Trudeau should stay in power as Tories edge ahead: poll

  While there is no election on the immediate horizon, the Liberal-NDP governance deal struck earlier this year aims to last until 2025 -- though could fall apart at any time.

  Canada

  Sep 28
  
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• For Canadian shoppers, inflation on groceries is up 10.8% compared to last year

  Statistics Canada shows Canadians heading to the grocery store are seeing a 10.8 per cent increase in inflation over the last year.

  Consumer

  Sep 20
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• S&P/TSX composite ends down almost 200 points, U.S. stock markets also slip

  "You're still getting high inflation readings all across Europe. If you look at the United States, investors are awaiting the Fed policy decision."

  Canada

  Sep 20
• Canada’s rising prices becoming entrenched, recession may be needed: economists

  Six of eight economists surveyed by Reuters said they see signs of inflation entrenchment -- an outcome the Bank of Canada has hoped to avoid.

  Canada

  Sep 18
• Canadians charging less to credit cards, but other spending is up: study

  A new study shows Canadians are charging slightly less to their primary credit cards than they did a year ago as inflation remains high.

  Money

  Sep 15
• GST rebate hike makes sense but permanent fix needed to combat inflation: economists

  The federal government officially announced on Tuesday it will double the GST rebate for six months to help lower-income Canadians facing a rising cost of living.

  Economy

  Sep 14
• Will Trudeau’s $4.5B affordability plan help you? Here’s what to know

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled a plan to spend $4.5 billion, with $3.1 billion of that new spending promises, to help Canadians cope with the cost of living.

  Canada

  Sep 13
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• Trudeau to unveil new affordability plan during Liberal caucus retreat

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will unveil the full details of a plan to try and take some of the sting out of inflation for Canadians feeling it the most.

  Canada

  Sep 13
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• Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 5.4% in August as interest rate hikes ‘bite’

  Statistics Canada says the country shed 40,000 jobs in August as the unemployment rate rose to 5.4 per cent, up from a record low of 4.9 per cent in July.

  Economy

  Sep 9