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Unpacking the proposed Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit

Canada’s proposed Groceries and Essentials Benefit could boost GST credits for millions. Here’s who qualifies, how much you could...

Unpacking the proposed Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit

Newcomers to Canada

Real money hacks to use when prices feel out of control

Everyday costs in Canada keep rising even as inflation cools. Here are practical, lesser-known money-saving hacks to stretch your...

Real money hacks to use when prices feel out of control

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The MoneySense guide to inflation (2026)

Inflation is the rise in prices for goods and services over time, reducing the purchasing power of your money....

The MoneySense guide to inflation (2026)
Relocating is more than a farther move — it’s setting up a whole new life in a different local economy.

Budgeting

Relocating? How to budget for a whole new life

Planning a move to a new city involves budgeting, accounting for hidden costs, and using expert advice to navigate...

Relocating? How to budget for a whole new life

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A child's bucket is full of candy as they go trick-or-treating at Rideau Hall on Halloween in Ottawa on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022.

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More trick, less treat: expect smaller candies at Halloween as prices rise

Cocoa prices remain near record highs, forcing chocolate makers to shrink portions, tweak recipes, and raise prices ahead of...

More trick, less treat: expect smaller candies at Halloween as prices rise
Eastern Canada provinces are going through a sticker shock of gas price hikes, with cars lining up at gas stations to get what they can before the price changes take effect. A person fills up at a gas station in Mississauga, Ont., Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024.

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Inflation jumps to 2.4% in September thanks to gas, grocery costs

Canada’s inflation ticked up in September, led by food, rent, and travel, as the Bank of Canada prepares for...

Inflation jumps to 2.4% in September thanks to gas, grocery costs
Restaurants Canada report shows three in four Canadians are eating out less often due to the high cost of living, and that share is even higher among those aged 18 to 34. (Montreal, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024.)

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Restaurant visits drop as Canadians tighten wallets

As living costs rise, Canadians are cutting back on dining out, shifting spending toward value meals, brunch, and snacks.

Restaurant visits drop as Canadians tighten wallets
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Here’s what a comfortable income looks like in Canada

We examined the cost of living in 79 Canadian cities to come up with an annual income you’d need...

Here’s what a comfortable income looks like in Canada

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Statistics Canada released June inflation figures on Tuesday. A person pumps fuel in Toronto, on Wednesday, September 12, 2012.

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Inflation climbs to 1.9% in June, led by surging vehicle costs

Inflation hit 1.9% in June as car prices rose. Strong job gains and steady core inflation suggest the Bank...

Inflation climbs to 1.9% in June, led by surging vehicle costs

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