Economists forecast annual inflation rate rose to 2.2% from 1.9% in January
Economists two more cuts this year, with government stepping up to provide fiscal relief
This seventh-consecutive cut puts the overnight rate at 2.75%
The changes are still causing 'confusion' during this tax season: Golombek
Majority of economists expect the central bank to deliver a 25-basis-point rate cut this week
Expectations of a rate cut by the Bank of Canada next week are mixed
The Canadian economy added just 1,100 jobs last month
Real GDP rose 2.6% on an annualized basis in Q4: StatCan
U.S. President Trump has at times contradicted himself about his own tariff plans
Pessimism about future job opportunities also rose to worst level in more than four years: report