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Canadian Inflation

News and articles about inflation in Canada


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Prices Spike Unexpectedly In January

February 24, 2017

At 2.1%, headline inflation surpassed the Bank of Canada’s 2% target in January for the first time since October 2014. Today’s report from Statistics Canada showed … Read More

Falling Food Prices Keep Inflation Muted in 2016

January 31, 2017

According to Statistics Canada, consumer prices rose an annual rate of 1.5% in 2016. This was to disappointing investors for the second consecutive month as expectations … Read More

November Prices Down More Than Expected

December 22, 2016

November inflation data, released this morning by Statistics Canada, points to some unexpected economic weakness and reinforces the Bank of Canada’s intention to leave rates unchanged despite recent … Read More

Food Prices Fall But Inflation is Up in October

November 19, 2016

According to the report released today from Statistics Canada, The Consumer Price Index added 1.5% over the year ending in October, up from 1.3% in September. During the … Read More

Core Prices Show Signs of Life in September

October 21, 2016

According to today’s inflation report from Statistics Canada, the consumer price index (CPI) climbed 1.3% over the year ending in September, up from 1.1% for the … Read More

August Inflation Misses Target

September 23, 2016

According to today’s report from Statistics Canada, the consumer price index (CPI) added 1.1% over the year ending in August, down from 1.3% for the year … Read More

Falling Gas Prices Slow July’s Inflation

August 22, 2016

According to Statistics Canada, the consumer price index fell 0.2% in July to reverse June’s 0.2% growth in consumer prices. Year-over-year, headline inflation was 1.3% in July, down from … Read More

Inflation Remains Steady in June

July 22, 2016

Prices rose slightly more than expected in June according to the inflation report released today by Statistics Canada. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed 0.2% in June, lifted by higher … Read More

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

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  • Inflation Rate
  • CPI
  • Region Monthly Yearly
    Canada 0.5% 3.0%
    Quebec 0.5% 3.3%
    Ontario 0.4% 2.0%
    Alberta 0.9% 4.2%
    B.C. 0.2% 2.9%
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  • Region CPI
    Canada 169.9
    Quebec 167.0
    Ontario 169.9
    Alberta 179.8
    B.C. 163.7
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These Consumer Price Indexes were released by Statistics Canada on August 17, 2026 for the month of July 2026. View the CPI release schedule for more details on future release dates.

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