Monday 22 November 2021

11. Inflation in Canada

 From Statistics Canada:

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.4% on a year-over-year basis in September, the fastest pace since February 2003 and up from a 4.1% gain in August. Excluding gasoline, the CPI rose 3.5% year over year in September.

Prices rise in all eight major components, 12-month % change
 August 2021September 2021
All-items Consumer Price Index4.14.4
Food2.73.9
Shelter4.84.8
Household operations, furnishings and equipment1.51.5
Clothing and footwear-0.20.2
Transportation8.79.1
Health and personal care2.93.0
Recreation, education and reading2.22.1
Alcoholic beverages, tobacco products and recreational cannabis2.62.1

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