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Canada’s Inflation Climbs to 2.4% as Gas Prices Surge to Record High

  Canada’s inflation rate accelerated to 2.4% in March , up from 1.8% in February, as the Iran war triggered the largest monthly gasoline price increase on record . Statistics Canada reported that gas prices surged 21.2% month‑over‑month , a supply‑shock response to Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and broader Middle East instability.  Energy costs were the dominant driver of March inflation, with overall energy prices rising 3.9% year‑over‑year after a sharp decline the month before. Excluding gasoline, inflation would have eased to 2.2% , highlighting how concentrated the price shock was.  Food inflation offered mixed relief: grocery prices rose 4.4% , while fresh vegetables jumped 7.8% due to difficult growing conditions. Restaurant inflation cooled sharply as last year’s tax‑holiday distortions fell out of the annual comparison.  Economists note that while headline inflation spiked, core measures remained relatively tame , giving the Bank of Canada ro...
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Trudeau Announces High-Speed Rail Line Between Quebec City and Toronto

 

In a landmark announcement, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed plans for a high-speed rail line connecting Quebec City and Toronto. The project, which is set to be the largest infrastructure undertaking in Canadian history, aims to revolutionize travel between these major cities.

The selected consortium, Cadence, will co-design, build, finance, operate, and maintain the high-speed rail line. The train is expected to travel at speeds of up to 300 kilometers per hour, significantly reducing travel time between Montreal and Toronto to just three hours.

The rail line will feature stops in key cities including Trois-Rivières, Laval, Ottawa, and Peterborough, enhancing connectivity across the region. The project is anticipated to boost economic growth, create thousands of jobs, and reduce emissions

The design phase is expected to take four to five years, with construction commencing thereafter. While the project has garnered significant support, its future will depend on continued funding and political backing.

This high-speed rail line promises to be a game-changer for Canadians, offering a faster, more efficient, and environmentally friendly mode of transportation.

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