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OTTAWA - Statistics Canada will release its latest reading for inflation this morning. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * To continue reading, please subscribe: *$1 will be added to your next bill. After your 4 weeks access is complete your rate will increase by $0.
00 a X percent off the regular rate. OTTAWA - Statistics Canada will release its latest reading for inflation this morning. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? OTTAWA – Statistics Canada will release its latest reading for inflation this morning.
The agency is set to report its consumer price index for March. According to a poll provided by LSEG Data & Analytics, economists expect the annual inflation rate for March to come in at 2.6 per cent, matching the result seen in February.
A lower Canadian dollar pushing up import costs, still-rising food prices and the early effects of tariffs are all expected to impact the March consumer price index. The inflation report comes ahead of the Bank of Canada’s next interest rate decision and monetary policy report. During Elections Get campaign news, insight, analysis and commentary delivered to your inbox during Canada's 2025 election.
The central bank’s key policy rate is set at 2.75 per cent. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 15, 2025.
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