If the price of bread rises faster than the price of potatoes, people who eat a lot of bread are more affected by inflation than those who eat a lot of potatoes. Since the CPI is an average measure, ...

Every month, Statistics Canada publishes new inflation figures. Generally speaking, when people refer to the inflation rate, they’re speaking about the annual percentage change in CPI for all items.

Canada’s annual inflation rate ticked upward last month but remained below the Bank of Canada’s target, as higher energy prices offset the lingering effects of the federal tax holiday on the ...

Economists had expected Canada's annual inflation rate to rise to 1.9 per cent in January. (Photo by Mike Campbell/NurPhoto via Getty Images) · NurPhoto via Getty Images Canada’s annual inflation rate ...