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Emily Leon

I am a Canadian financial blogger with multiple degrees in economics and extensive professional experience as a financial analyst. I was formerly a PhD candidate at the University of Guelph's School of Agricultural Economics. Before that, I received a MA from the University of San Francisco in International Development Economics. I also have a BA in math with a minor in economics.

Sluggish Food Prices Moderate Inflation in May

June 17, 2016

The Consumer Price Index added o.4% in May as prices inched up in every major component of consumer spending except for food. This is according … Read More

Prices at the Pump Boost Inflation in April

May 21, 2016

According to Statistics Canada, the consumer price index (CPI), a primary gauge of inflation for the Bank of Canada, climbed 1.7% over the year ending in April. Consumer … Read More

Inflation Slows But Remains Steady in March

April 22, 2016

According to Statistics Canada, annual inflation slowed to 1.3% in March from 1.4% in February. Although, inflation remains well below the Bank of Canada’s 2% target, monthly data … Read More

February’s Falling Gas Prices Muffle Inflation

March 18, 2016

Statistics Canada surprised markets this morning with unexpectedly weak inflation data. According to their report, consumer prices climbed 1.4% for the year ending in February. This is … Read More

Higher Food Prices Drive Inflation in January

February 19, 2016

January’s inflation numbers were stronger than expected and the highest recorded since November 2014. According to today’s report from Statistics Canada, headline inflation was 2% for … Read More

December Inflation Misses Expectations

January 22, 2016

Statistics Canada released December’s inflation report this morning to round out the data for 2015. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) posted an annual increase of 1.6%, … Read More

November Inflation Unexpectedly Low

December 18, 2015

Statistics Canada released November’s inflation report this morning. While inflation by no means appears robust, the drag of falling gas prices has started to lift. … Read More

Price of Food Bolsters October’s Inflation

November 20, 2015

According to Statistics Canada, the Consumer Price Index rose 0.2% in October after seasonal adjustments. This reverses September’s 0.2% decline in consumer prices. Annual inflation for … Read More

Falling Gas Prices Mask September’s Underlying Inflation

October 23, 2015

Once again falling gasoline prices are the major theme in Canada’s inflation story. Statistics Canada announced today that the seasonally adjusted Consumer Price Index (CPI) … Read More

Tumbling Gas Prices Keep Inflation Flat in August

September 18, 2015

Statistics Canada released August inflation data this morning. While the overall numbers appear muted, low energy prices mask growth in other components of the consumer price index … Read More

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  • CPI
  • Region Monthly Yearly
    Canada -0.1% 2.0%
    Quebec 0.0% 1.1%
    Ontario -0.1% 2.3%
    Alberta -0.1% 2.1%
    B.C. 0.1% 3.0%
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  • Region CPI
    Canada 133.4
    Quebec 128.9
    Ontario 135
    Alberta 140.5
    B.C. 129
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These Consumer Price Indexes were released by Statistics Canada on January 18, 2019 for the month of December 2018. View the CPI release schedule for more details on future release dates.
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