Canada Annual Inflation 2026

$20.4K Vol.Closes Jan 18, 2027

3.0-3.4%$13.7K Vol.34%

2.0–2.4%$512.9 Vol.26%

2.5–2.9%$595.6 Vol.19%

1.0–1.4%$431.6 Vol.9%

3.5-3.9%$666.4 Vol.7%

<1.0%$1K Vol.2%

4.0%+$436 Vol.2%

1.5–1.9%$3K Vol.2%

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At a glance

What

Canada’s annual inflation rate for the 12 months ending December 2026 is being tracked to determine whether it falls within the 3.0–3.4% range.

Who

Statistics Canada is the official source reporting the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, while the Bank of Canada monitors these figures to guide monetary policy.

bankofcanada.ca

Context

Inflation has risen from 2.4% in December 2025 to 3.2% by May 2026, with core measures like CPI-trim and CPI-median still below 3% but headline inflation exceeding the 2% target.

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Stakes

If annual inflation ends between 3.0–3.4%, it would signal persistently elevated price pressures, potentially delaying interest rate cuts and affecting borrowing costs for households and businesses.

Note: The 3.2% rate reported for May and June 2026 is a significant pivot from the 2.4% seen in December 2025, but whether this trend persists through December 2026 depends on future energy prices, trade policy, and domestic demand.

Jan 19

Inflation in December 2025 was 2.4%, rising from 2.2% in November, driven by a rebound after the federal tax holiday ended.

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Jun 20

Canada’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.2% in May 2026, marking the fastest pace since December 2023 and exceeding market expectations of 3.0%.

tradingeconomics.com

Jun 20

The year-over-year inflation rate for June 2026 is reported at 3.2%, matching the May figure and remaining above the Bank of Canada’s 2% target.

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Now

Jul 20

Statistics Canada releases the June 2026 CPI report at 12:30 PM UTC, confirming the 3.2% year-over-year inflation rate.

tradingeconomics.com

Aug 15

Scheduled release of July 2026 CPI data, which will show the next month’s inflation trend and influence expectations for the full-year rate.

Sep 18

Bank of Canada interest rate decision meeting, where policymakers will assess inflation trends and有可能 adjust rates based on whether inflation remains above target.

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Bull case

Inflation accelerated to 3.2% in May 2026, the highest since December 2023, suggesting upward momentum that could carry into the December 2026 annual measure.
tradingeconomics.com
Higher gasoline prices due to the war in the Middle East are projected to push CPI inflation 0.3 percentage points higher in 2026 than previously anticipated.
bankofcanada.ca
Analysts note ongoing upside risks to inflation from US tariffs and trade policy uncertainty, which may sustain price growth near or above 3.0% through year-end.
global.morningstar.com

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Bear case

Core inflation measures (CPI-trim at 2.7% and CPI-median at 2.5%) cooled in December 2025 and remain below 3%, indicating underlying price pressures are moderating.
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Shelter costs fell below 2% for the first time in nearly five years by January 2026, and gasoline prices dropped significantly, contributing to inflation slowing to 2.3% in January.
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At a glance

What

Canada’s annual inflation rate for the 12 months ending December 2026 is being tracked to determine whether it falls within the 3.0–3.4% range.

Who

Statistics Canada is the official source reporting the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, while the Bank of Canada monitors these figures to guide monetary policy.

bankofcanada.ca

Context

Inflation has risen from 2.4% in December 2025 to 3.2% by May 2026, with core measures like CPI-trim and CPI-median still below 3% but headline inflation exceeding the 2% target.

linkedin.com tradingeconomics.com

Stakes

Jan 19

Inflation in December 2025 was 2.4%, rising from 2.2% in November, driven by a rebound after the federal tax holiday ended.

bnnbloomberg.ca

Jun 20

Canada’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.2% in May 2026, marking the fastest pace since December 2023 and exceeding market expectations of 3.0%.

tradingeconomics.com

Jun 20

The year-over-year inflation rate for June 2026 is reported at 3.2%, matching the May figure and remaining above the Bank of Canada’s 2% target.

tradingeconomics.com

Now

Jul 20

Statistics Canada releases the June 2026 CPI report at 12:30 PM UTC, confirming the 3.2% year-over-year inflation rate.

tradingeconomics.com

Aug 15

Scheduled release of July 2026 CPI data, which will show the next month’s inflation trend and influence expectations for the full-year rate.

Sep 18

Bank of Canada interest rate decision meeting, where policymakers will assess inflation trends and有可能 adjust rates based on whether inflation remains above target.

AI-generated briefing. AI can make mistakes. This is not financial advice.

Bull case

Inflation accelerated to 3.2% in May 2026, the highest since December 2023, suggesting upward momentum that could carry into the December 2026 annual measure.
tradingeconomics.com
Higher gasoline prices due to the war in the Middle East are projected to push CPI inflation 0.3 percentage points higher in 2026 than previously anticipated.
bankofcanada.ca
Analysts note ongoing upside risks to inflation from US tariffs and trade policy uncertainty, which may sustain price growth near or above 3.0% through year-end.
global.morningstar.com

AI-generated briefing. AI can make mistakes. This is not financial advice.

Bear case

Core inflation measures (CPI-trim at 2.7% and CPI-median at 2.5%) cooled in December 2025 and remain below 3%, indicating underlying price pressures are moderating.
global.morningstar.com linkedin.com
Shelter costs fell below 2% for the first time in nearly five years by January 2026, and gasoline prices dropped significantly, contributing to inflation slowing to 2.3% in January.
linkedin.com