By Canadian Press on February 18, 2025.
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.9 per cent in January, Statistics Canada says. Here’s what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 0.8 per cent (0.6) — Prince Edward Island: 1.3 per cent (0.4) — Nova Scotia: 1.3 per cent (0.9) — New Brunswick: 0.9 per cent (1.6) — Quebec: 1.8 per cent (1.6) — Ontario: 1.7 per cent (1.7) — Manitoba: 2.7 per cent (1.1) — Saskatchewan: 2.4 per cent (1.8) — Alberta: 2.5 per cent (2.5) — British Columbia: 2.2 per cent (2.6) This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 18, 2025. The Canadian Press 15