Manitoba government should help lower food prices says OppositionThe Retail Council of Canada says it's "naive" to think you can manage pricing at a provincial level. Grocery rebate rolling out in JulyEligible Canadians will receive the one-time payment via direct deposit or cheque. Inflation rate rises to 4.4% in April Grocery, gas and coffee prices rose last month. Calls to scrap "snack tax" on food items in Saskatchewan The NDP wants to eliminate the tax on grocery items. Unemployment rate holds steady at 5% for fifth month Employment rose by 41,000 jobs in April, but with all the gains made in part-time work. Economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.5% in Q1, StatCan estimates The February figure came in lower than expected as wholesale and retail trade as well as manufacturing all contracted. Canada's inflation rate falls to 4.3% in March Lowest since August 2021 spurred by reduced food prices. Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 4.5% The central bank once again held its key interest rate steady this week and bumped its growth forecast for 2023. B.C. to boost minimum wage to $16.75 an hour, matches 6.9% inflation Take the poll: How much do you pay new employees? Inflation continues to slow in Canada The price of food rose by double digits compared to last year, but gasoline prices fell nearly 5%. First Previous 4 5 6 7 8 Next Last
