Central bank stands out among international peers in its decision to hold steady
Economists had been forecasting a bigger slowdown
Report highlights taxes, wages and job mix as reasons for Canada’s underperformance
Due to ongoing challenges in the energy sector, overall sentiment was negative in the Prairies
A 10% drop in gas prices compared with last year continues to weigh on overall inflation
The unexpected decline was influenced by weaker sales at gas stations
Sales were up in large urban markets
Prices have risen at a modest annual rate of 1.7% over the past 12 months
As debt grows, more women are filing for insolvency
The seasonally adjusted annual rate fell 2.5%