The results matched economic expectations
Lower mortgage rates and rising incomes contributed to improved affordability
Prices were up in Toronto but continued to decline in Vancouver
Unemployment remains near a five-decade low
Central bank stands out among international peers in its decision to hold steady
Economists had been forecasting a bigger slowdown
Report highlights taxes, wages and job mix as reasons for Canada’s underperformance
Due to ongoing challenges in the energy sector, overall sentiment was negative in the Prairies
A 10% drop in gas prices compared with last year continues to weigh on overall inflation
The unexpected decline was influenced by weaker sales at gas stations