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Inflation’s surprise jump could push Bank of Canada to pause rate cuts

The annual rate of inflation accelerated sharply to 2.6 per cent in February as the federal government’s temporary tax break came to an end mid-month, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.

Here's a list of February inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

Canada’s annual inflation rate was 2.6 per cent in February, Statistics Canada says. The agency also released rates for major cities.

Here's a list of February inflation rates for Canadian provinces

Canada’s annual inflation rate was 2.6 per cent in February, Statistics Canada says. Here’s what happened in the provinces.

End of federal tax holiday in February expected to lift inflation: economists

Economists are expecting the annual rate of inflation accelerated in February as the federal government’s temporary tax break came to an end mid-month.

From made in Canada to product of Canada: How to make sense of Canadian labels

Shoppers have been caught up in the buy Canadian fervour since U.S. President Donald Trump started threatening 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian goods, which began on Tuesday.

BMO, RBC say interest rates could fall harder and faster with tariffs in play

Two of Canada’s largest banks say interest rates could fall faster and ultimately end up lower than previously predicted, as the consequences of a trade war with the U.S. are set to ripple through the Canadian economy.

Federal minimum wage set to increase on April 1

The federal government has announced an increase in the federal minimum wage starting April 1, according to a press release.

Trade war would wipe out economic growth while pushing inflation higher: Tiff Macklem

U.S. tariffs and Canada’s retaliation to them would have a devastating effect on the economy, pulling growth down while reigniting inflation, said Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem.

Little change expected in January inflation as GST break tamps down spending totals

Economists expect little movement in Canada’s inflation numbers, if any, when January data is released this week, though the underlying change in prices will be clouded by a full month of the government’s GST break.

Trump tariffs to stoke U.S. food inflation despite pledge to lower costs: economists

U.S. consumers grappling with soaring prices for beef and eggs will face even higher costs for meat, vegetables and fruit if President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, economists and food industry executives said.

If he becomes prime minister, Mark Carney will ‘immediately remove’ the consumer carbon tax

Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney says – if he were to become prime minister – his government would 'immediately remove' the consumer carbon tax and replace the policy with an incentive program to 'reward Canadians for making green choices.'

Soaring housing costs limiting population mobility across Canada: CMHC

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says high housing costs are restricting population mobility in the country, as Canadians are finding that it’s too pricey to buy or rent in cities where they seek jobs.

Here’s how the BoC rate cut could affect Canadians' pocketbooks

The Bank of Canada’s sixth straight interest rate cut will provide relief to Canadians' finances in various ways, particularly for certain loans, according to financial experts.

What consumers need to know about the new rules for alternative lending

New changes to high interest and payday loans in Canada came into effect on Jan. 1 in a move to crack down on “predatory lending” practices.

Crunching the numbers on financial stress in Canadians

Recent data suggests that as many as 41 per cent of working Canadians are financially stressed.