Prices are still expected to rise in Toronto, Calgary and Sudbury
Most forecasters are convinced the central bank will stay on the sidelines this week
Food and energy prices eased, but core inflation remained stubbornly high
Central bankers must remain vigilant amid resilient output and inflation
Kathrin Forrest of Capital Group says investors face an economic environment with a broad range of potential outcomes
Economists see Bank of Canada holding on rates after surprise GDP contraction
The first $500 top-up was rolled out just before Christmas and distributed $402 million
ESMA outlines market vulnerabilites amid higher interest rates, economic uncertainty
Narrowing bond spreads signal confidence in borrowers, economy
Reiterates the central bank's determination to keep its benchmark rate elevated until inflation falls to 2% target