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. Continue reading
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Canada’s inflation edges up to 1.5% in February
Rising mortgage interest costs and pricier fresh vegetables offset lower gasoline prices. Continue reading
Lower gas prices send November inflation rate to 1.7% — weakest in 2018
Slowing inflation and wage growth could lead the Bank of Canada to push back its next interest rate hike. Continue reading
City of Edmonton economist gives cautionary pre-budget warning to council, management
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Edmonton’s chief economist has compared inflation numbers and what is happening to your paycheque — and has warned city brass to go easy on raising property taxes because things don’t look good. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Gas prices drive Canada’s inflation rate in July to highest point since 2011
The federal agency says the consumer price index for July was up 3.0 per cent on a year-over-year basis compared with a 2.5 per cent increase in June. Continue reading
Higher gas prices fuels jump in Saskatchewan’s inflation rate
Saskatchewan had the highest annual inflation rate among the provinces for the month of May, led by higher gas prices. Continue reading
Canada’s inflation rate inches up thanks to hikes in gas and transport prices
The upward forces on inflation last month were led by higher costs for gasoline and air transportation, while cheaper prices for video equipment, digital devices and electricity applied downward pressure. Continue reading
Spike in gas and restaurant prices helps push inflation to highest level in 3 years
The inflation report said the main driver that pushed up year-over-year consumer prices in February was the higher cost of gasoline, while pricier items like restaurant meals and passenger vehicle also had impacts. Continue reading
Inflation rate in Saskatchewan slows to 2.5% in January
Rate of inflation cools during January in Saskatchewan but still above the national average. Continue reading