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Aug 5, 2026
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Inflation is slowing, but the cost of living story is more complicated
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Inflation has fallen sharply from its 2022 peak, but many Canadians are still feeling the effects of higher prices. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Inflation is slowing, but the cost of living story is more complicated
Published: August 5, 2026 11.10am EDT
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Inflation is often misunderstood as a force that makes everything more expensive. In reality, it’s a term economists use to describe a general increase in prices across the economy.
Inflation does not mean every price is rising. Some goods become more expensive, some become cheaper and others barely change. In…
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