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Statistics Canada set to release September inflation figures

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The Canadian Press. (2026, October 19). Statistics Canada set to release September inflation figures. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/business/statistics-canada-set-to-release-september-inflation-figures/article_4658f060-6d3a-5a89-89c1-66b7f9598d65.html

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Statistics Canada is releasing September's inflation figures today, with economists expecting the rate to rise to 3.2% from 3% in August. High energy prices are cited as a significant factor driving up inflation, and analysts will examine if cost pressures are spreading beyond just fuel costs. The report precedes the Bank of Canada’s October 28 interest rate decision, which could be influenced by signs of broader inflationary trends.
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Statistics Canada reported that inflation in Canada rose to 3.1% in September, primarily due to higher fuel prices. Gas prices increased at a faster rate compared to August, contributing significantly to the overall inflation figure. The national consumer price index (CPI) also showed an increase but noted that food prices grew more slowly than previously. Economists had predicted a slightly higher rise of 3.18% based on a Bloomberg survey. This report precedes The Bank of Canada’s upcoming interest rate decision scheduled for October 28, where it will consider whether to raise its policy rate if there are signs that inflation is broadening beyond energy costs.

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The Bank of Canada will also release its own quarterly surveys of consumers and businesses later this morning that will give a sense of whether firms are planning to pass higher supply chain costs on to their customers.
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🔮 OTTAWA - Statistics Canada is set to report inflation data for September today.
2026-10-19 · Toronto Star
Statistics Canada set to release September inflation figures · assertive framing

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OTTAWA - Statistics Canada is set to report inflation data for September today. asserted
Canada → set → September
A Reuters poll of economists expects inflation accelerated to 3.2 per cent last month, up from three per cent in August. asserted
inflation → expect → August
Economists say persistently high energy prices are the main forces pushing inflation higher right now and they’ll be looking for evidence of cost pressures broadening beyond the gas pumps. asserted
they → say → pumps
The September inflation report will be the Bank of Canada’s last look at price data before its next interest rate decision on Oct. 28. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW asserted
ARTICLE → continue → Oct.
The central bank has signalled it will look through the initial inflationary impacts from the ongoing war in the Middle East but is prepared to hike its policy rate if there are signs inflation is spreading. asserted
inflation → signal → rate
The Bank of Canada will also release its own quarterly surveys of consumers and businesses later this morning that will give a sense of whether firms are planning to pass higher supply chain costs on to their customers. asserted
firms → release → customers
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 19, 2026. asserted
report → publish → Press
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