Core measures of inflation eased slightly last month
Chemical products and motor vehicles were winners, while primary metals fell
Sales at general merchandise retailers rose 3.3% in April, while food and beverage retailers saw a gain of 1.5%
Statistics Canada reports real gross domestic product grew at annualized rate of 3.1% in Q1
A large drop in imports was led by reductions in pharmaceuticals
We’re ‘not expecting much of a reprieve,’ TD warns as inflation nearly hits 40-year high
New car sales dropped 5.9% but Canadians spent more on building materials and garden supplies
With pasta prices up nearly 20%, the annual CPI increase hasn’t been this high since 1991
Statistics Canada reported the arts, entertainment and recreation sector added 8.4% to its GDP
The oldest baby boomers just turned 76; the youngest will turn 85 in 2050