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Canada’s Inflation Cools to 2.2% in October Amid Cheaper Gas and Groceries

  Motorists fuel up at an ONroute gas station near Maple, Ont., on April 1, 2025. Lower gas prices helped bring overall inflation down in October, Statistics Canada says. Canada’s annual inflation rate eased to 2.2% in October , down from 2.4% in September. The slowdown was largely driven by falling gasoline and grocery prices, offering some relief to consumers after months of persistent cost pressures. Key Drivers of the Decline Gasoline prices dropped 4.8% month-over-month , as retailers switched to cheaper winter fuel blends and global crude oil prices fell due to oversupply concerns. Grocery prices fell 0.6% in October , marking the largest monthly decline since September 2020. Annual grocery inflation cooled to 3.4% , down from 4% in September, with lower costs for processed foods and fresh vegetables offsetting higher prices for chicken. Excluding gasoline, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.6% year-over-year , showing that underlying inflationary pressures remain....

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Trudeau to Reshuffle Cabinet Amid Ministerial Departures

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is preparing for another cabinet shuffle following the announcement that four more federal ministers will not seek re-election. This move comes at a time when Trudeau’s leadership is facing increasing scrutiny.

The ministers stepping down include Filomena Tassi, who cited personal reasons for her decision. This reshuffle is expected to address the gaps left by these departures and ensure the government remains focused on its priorities.

The upcoming changes are part of Trudeau’s ongoing efforts to refresh his team and maintain stability within his administration as the next election approaches.


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