Consumer Price Index

• Inflation climbed even higher in June amid ‘reopening effect’, economists predict

  Statistics Canada will release inflation data for June on Wednesday, a week after the Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate by a full percentage point.

  Economy

  Jul 17
  
• Freeland defends budget after Scotiabank accuses feds of ‘doing nothing’ on inflation

  One of Canada's biggest banks believes the Bank of Canada might not need to raise interest rates as high if the federal government limits its spending plans.

  Economy

  Jun 20
  
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• Freeland touts affordability programs, but no new spending, to combat inflation

  Chrystia Freeland reaffirmed her faith in the Bank of Canada to get rampant inflation under control while outlining a series of existing government commitments Thursday.

  Economy

  Jun 16
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• ‘Shrinkflation’: No, you’re not imagining it. Package sizes are shrinking

  Some customers who have noticed the downsizing are sharing examples on social media. Others say shrinkflation is causing them to change their shopping habits.

  Consumer

  Jun 8
• A Montreal woman is struggling to make ends meet with a good salary. She’s not alone

  The change in family finances, coupled with rising food costs has meant cutting back and adopting new habits. "We have to reconsider everything now," said a Montreal woman.

  Canada

  May 25
• Food, shelter push inflation in Canada to 6.8% in April: Statistics Canada

  The annual rate of inflation rose to 6.8 per cent in April, with price hikes largely driven by rising food and shelter costs, according to Statistics Canada.

  Money

  May 18
• Cryptocurrencies not a way to ‘opt out of inflation’: Bank of Canada official

  Cryptocurrencies are not a path for Canadians to avoid the impact of rising prices, a senior central bank official said on Monday, though the technology does show 'some promise.'

  Economy

  Apr 25
• Surging gas prices, Ukraine war pushed inflation to 6.7% in March: Statistics Canada

  The annual rate of inflation hit 6.7 per cent in March, up a full percentage point from its reading in February, Statistics Canada said Wednesday.

  Money

  Apr 20
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• Cost of living increases hurting Montreal citizens, charities

  Canada's national inflation rate in the month of February hit a 30-year high year over year. Low income earners and Montreal charities are feeling the squeeze.

  Canada

  Mar 18
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• Price hikes coming as Ambassador Bridge blockades add to inflation pressures

  Disruptions to the flow of goods such as fresh food across the Ambassador Bridge could see prices at the grocery store rise in the days to come, experts predict.

  Economy

  Feb 11