Consumer Price Inflation

• Canada’s annual inflation rate climbs to 1% in January

  The inflation rate was one per cent in January, up from a year-over-year increase of 0.7 per cent in December.

  Money

  Feb 17, 2021
  
• Canada’s inflation rate slows to 0.7% in December

  The pace of inflation slowed down from a year-over-year increase of one per cent in November, Statistics Canada said.

  Money

  Jan 20, 2021
  
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• Inflation up 1% in November, Statistics Canada says

  The increase was larger than economists had expected.

  Money

  Dec 16, 2020
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• Inflation data reveals fastest rent costs increase since 1991

  Despite the increase in housing costs, overall inflation held steady at 1.9 per cent in October.

  Money

  Nov 20, 2019
• Canada’s inflation rate falls to 2% in June thanks to gas price drop

  Inflation is right on the Bank of Canada's ideal target, meaning there's no pressure for the central bank to increase or cut interest rates based on consumer prices.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2019
• Canada’s inflation up 2% in April, as carbon tax helps push gas prices higher

  Inflation is in line with the Bank of Canada's target, which lowers the chance of another interest rate move in the near term, economists said.

  Money

  May 15, 2019
• Canadian inflation up in December as pricier airfares, vegetables offset cheaper gas

  Higher airfare costs during the holiday season helped prop up the inflation rate.

  Money

  Jan 18, 2019
• Inflation up 2.8% in August as gas prices keep climbing: Statistics Canada

  Gas prices continued to rise in August, although at a slower paced compared to July.

  Money

  Sep 21, 2018
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• Canada’s inflation slows slightly in April, down a notch to 2.2 per cent

  The reading is unlikely to have a significant impact on the next Bank of Canada decision on interest rates.

  Money

  May 18, 2018