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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Canada rose 1.7 percent year over year in April 2025, down from a 2.3 percent increase in March, according to Statistics Canada. On a month-over-month basis, Statistics Canada said the CPI decreased by 0.1 percent in April. Statistics Canada stated that
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The New Housing Price Index for Canada decreased by 0.4% in April 2025 compared to March, according to data released by Statistics Canada on May 21, 2025. Statistics Canada reports the index measures the monthly change in the selling prices of new single homes, semi-detached homes, and townhomes as
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Statistics Canada reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 2.9% year-over-year in March 2025. The agency stated that this rise follows a 2.8% increase in February 2025. In addition, Statistics Canada noted that the CPI grew by 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted monthly basis in
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Statistics Canada reports that the New Housing Price Index (NHPI) increased by 0.2% in February 2025. This follows a 0.1% rise in January. This modest growth in new home prices was predominantly observed in the major urban areas of Toronto and Vancouver. Prices in these cities have shown
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In February 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Canada increased by 2.6% on a year-over-year basis, as reported by Statistics Canada. This rise is in comparison to a 1.9% increase noted in January. On a monthly scale, the CPI saw a 1.1% rise in February, with
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Statistics Canada has released the Electric Power Selling Price Index (EPSPI) for January 2025. This index tracks price changes in electricity sales from distributors to commercial and industrial users across Canada. The January 2025 data show regional and provincial variations in electricity pricing, providing a comprehensive view of the current
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According to Statistics Canada, the Farm Product Price Index (FPPI) in Canada decreased by 1.2% in December 2024 from December 2023. This downturn was predominantly driven by reductions in the grains and oilseeds indexes. Conversely, the index for livestock and animal products recorded gains, offering some counterbalance to the
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According to Statistics Canada, the country's merchandise trade statistics for January 2025 reported significant changes. Exports increased by 5.5% and imports rose by 2.3%, marking record levels for both. The data indicates a widening trade surplus with global markets during this period. This activity unfolds against
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Statistics Canada has released data on the average retail prices of selected products for January 2025. This release provides insights into pricing trends across various consumer goods. The information is derived from transaction records collected from retailers across Canada, offering a comprehensive overview of market prices at the beginning of
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According to Statistics Canada, the national new housing price index fell by 0.1% in January 2025. This decline follows a similar decrease reported in December 2024. Among 27 surveyed census metropolitan areas (CMAs), housing prices remained stable in 15 areas. Nine CMAs reported an increase in new housing prices,
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According to Statistics Canada, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 1.9% in January 2025 compared to the previous year. This follows a 1.8% rise recorded in December 2024. The CPI without gasoline also saw an increase of 1.7% in the same period. Gasoline and natural gas
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Statistics Canada released the latest figures for the Industrial Product Price Index (IPPI) and the Raw Materials Price Index (RMPI) for November 2024. The IPPI, which tracks variations in the selling prices of goods for domestic demand, increased by 0.6% from October 2024 and showed a year-over-year increase of