Canada inflation

Experts say shifting factors including wildfires in Alberta, a slowing economy and potential pressures on supply will all have an effect on gas prices as the long weekend heralds the start of the summer. “This weekend is the kickoff…

Canadians’ wages are finally growing faster than prices as inflation continues to ease, but that isn’t necessarily good news for economists who worry high wage growth might stand in the way of bringing inflation back down to the two…

The Bank of Canada is not yet concerned about the impact of rapidly rising mortgage rates on the overall health of the country’s housing market. That was the message from governor Tiff Macklem when he was asked after a speech to the…

The Bank of Canada is expected to hold its key interest rate steady this week as inflation continues to slow, despite other data suggesting the economy is still running hot. The central bank is set to announce its next interest rate…

Experts say the Canadian presence of American retail giants such as Walmart and Costco isn’t likely to blame for rising grocery prices. That’s despite Canadian grocery chain executives having pushed for MPs to question those retailers…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal government’s budget for 2023 will be released on March 28, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister…

After a steep and rapid climb in prices, Canada’s inflation rate is expected to fall significantly this year, giving comfort to economists worried about untamed price growth but little relief to Canadians who have fallen behind.…

Food bloggers and cookbook authors say meal-planning and simple recipes can help home cooks put together filling and tasty dishes on a budget – an increasingly stressful challenge amid rising food prices. Here are their suggestions…

Canadian bank stocks have been riding a wave of investor optimism so far this year, but analysts say the first-quarter results that start arriving later this week will be a reminder of the mixed economic picture ahead. On the positive…

Raising children – or choosing to even have them – can be daunting with the high cost of living in Canada. After giving birth to her first child in August of last year, 24-year-old Autumn Oliver-Giasson has decided to hold off on…