The federal alcohol tax increase that took effect April 1 will start showing up in stores across Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow. The tax is rising […]
Tag: Inflation
Fuel Prices Rise Once More as Market Volatility Persists
Diesel and heating fuel prices jumped today after the Public Utilities Board made an unexpected price change. Prices rose by about 10 cents for diesel […]
Doug Ford set to unveil eighth Ontario budget as economic uncertainty looms
Ontario politicians return to Queen’s Park on Monday for a shorter spring session, as Premier Doug Ford prepares to introduce his eighth budget during a […]
Canada’s inflation slows to 1.8% in February.
Canada’s annual inflation rate slowed to 1.8 per cent in February, according to Statistics Canada, though the effects of the Iran war have not yet […]
Canadians to receive new government grocery rebate soon
Eligible Canadians will soon see a new grocery rebate from the federal government. In January, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a top-up to the GST […]
Canadian passport fees set to increase.
The cost of a Canadian passport is set to increase, and it could rise even more in the future under changes planned by Prime Minister […]
Canadian economy contracts 0.3% in October, marking its steepest decline in nearly three years
Canada’s economy shrank by more than expected in October, falling 0.3 per cent — its biggest monthly drop in nearly three years — as both […]
Economists predict annual inflation rose to 2.3 per cent in November.
Economists expect Canada’s annual inflation rate to rise slightly in November. A Reuters survey of economists suggests inflation will reach 2.3 per cent for the […]
Bank of Canada releases its last interest rate update of 2025
The Bank of Canada will release its final interest rate update of the year next Wednesday. Canada’s central bank cut its key interest rate twice […]
Canada’s inflation cools to 2.2% in October as fuel and food price growth slows
Canada’s annual inflation rate dropped to 2.2% in October, Statistics Canada said Monday. The number matched what many economists had expected. Gas prices were a […]