Grocery price increases continue to outpace overall inflationGrocery prices grew 8.5% in July compared with last year. Food insecurity affecting youth mental health: Study Youth in food insecure homes made more visits to doctors for mental health. Consumer spending to soften in second half of 2023: Canadian Chamber of Commerce People expected to cut back on discretionary purchases. Canada's inflation rate tumbles to 2.8%, but economists warn inflation fight not over Food prices high, as gas prices fall. Bank of Canada raises key interest rate to 5% The Central Bank says inflation isn't expected to cool until 2025. Unemployment rate ticks higher in May for first time in nine months Canada's unemployment rate was previously hovering at 5%. Manitoba government should help lower food prices says Opposition The Retail Council of Canada says it's "naive" to think you can manage pricing at a provincial level. Grocery rebate rolling out in July Eligible 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. First Previous 4 5 6 7 8 Next Last
