Inflation

• How holiday spending plans could reflect a divided ‘K-shaped’ economy

  Holiday shopping amid inflation and tariffs means many Canadians expect to take on more debt in what one retail analyst says demonstrates concerns about a 'K-shaped economy.'

  Consumer

  Nov 25
  
• Inflation in Canada cools slightly to 2.2% in October, StatCan says

  Year-over-year inflation for consumer goods rose by 2.2 per cent in October, a slight dip compared with the growth seen last month, according to Statistics Canada.

  Economy

  Nov 17
  
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• Inflation in Canada ticked up to 2.4% last month, StatCan says

  Statistics Canada reported on Tuesday that the Consumer Price Index measured consumer inflation at 2.4 per cent compared to a year prior.

  Economy

  Oct 21
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• A U.S. government shutdown may affect interest rates — in Canada, too

  U.S. statistical agencies that provide key economic data to the U.S. Federal Reserve are among the agencies impacted by a shutdown, and an interest rate meeting is looming.

  Economy

  Oct 1
• Canada’s inflation rate ticked up slightly in August: StatCan

  The Consumer Price Index, measuring inflation for consumer goods and services, was measured at 1.9 per cent in August by Statistics Canada.

  Economy

  Sep 16
• 92% of Ontario post-secondary students stressed about money, survey finds

  'The survey was clear that our students are experiencing a lot of stress, which is a bit unique from previous generations,' says Joe Moghaizel with TD Bank.

  Education

  Aug 28
• ‘Funding restraints’ force Toronto Oktoberfest organizers to cancel 2025 event

  The notice was posted on its website, and organizers said the event – which began in 2012 as a nod to the famous festival in Munich, Germany – will be back next year.

  Canada

  Aug 26
• Regina coffee shops navigating bean inflation

  Inflation affects all businesses and coffee shops are no exception. With inflation impacting coffee beans, adjustments to price and business are to be prepared for.

  Consumer

  Aug 21
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• Consumer inflation fell in July to 1.7%, but food costs ‘just won’t quit’

  Consumer inflation in Canada rose by less than expected in July, according to Statistics Canada, as falling gasoline prices offset price increases elsewhere.

  Economy

  Aug 19
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• Wonderbrands ending sliced bread production at Ontario facility, union says

  The company behind the iconic Wonder Bread is ending its production of sliced bread at one of its Ontario facilities, the union says.

  Economy

  Aug 14