By Canadian Press on February 17, 2026.
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 2.3 per cent in January, Statistics Canada says. Here’s what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 2.4 per cent (3.0) — Prince Edward Island: 1.8 per cent (2.8) — Nova Scotia: 2.7 per cent (3.1) — New Brunswick: 2.9 per cent (3.1) — Quebec: 3.0 per cent (3.2) — Ontario: 2.0 per cent (2.1) — Manitoba: 2.6 per cent (3.7) — Saskatchewan: 1.8 per cent (2.2) — Alberta: 2.0 per cent (2.1) — British Columbia: 2.0 per cent (1.7) This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 17, 2026. The Canadian Press 15