Why falling inflation does not mean prices are falling
Falling inflation means prices rise more slowly. A $200 shopping-basket example explains disinflation, deflation and why your household costs may differ.
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Parliament vs. Congress: how Canada and the U.S. govern
Compare Canada’s Parliament and the U.S. Congress: who chooses the government, how bills become law, and why confidence votes matter in Canada.
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Bank of Canada vs. Federal Reserve: who sets interest rates?
Who decides interest rates in Canada and the U.S., what their inflation targets mean, and why a central-bank cut may not change your mortgage payment.
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Quebec’s final advance-poll day is September 28 ahead of October 5 election
Advance polls close at 8 p.m. Monday. Returning-officer voting offers another option before election day.
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Canada’s August inflation held at 3%, with transport costs rising faster
The latest Statistics Canada release shows a wide gap between transportation, groceries and shelter price growth.
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