Canada's inflation rate rises to 3.2% in May
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Statistics Canada
Canada
May 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 26/22/2026, 7:30:34 PM
Canada's year-over-year inflation rate reached 3.2% in May. Price surges were driven by energy costs and specific supply issues, such as a 45.2% increase in tomato prices due to Mexican supply contractions. Economists suggest headline inflation may have peaked.
- Earlier version 16/22/2026, 4:50:34 PM
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