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  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY If you know what you want and have at least a rough idea about how you can get it then the next 12 months should be wonderful. The planets are aligning in your favour and if you put a name to your dream it will magically appear. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): The old year may be drawing to a close but already you are looking ahead and planning your next round of personal and professional conquests. As the most ambitious sign of the zodiac you know you cannot afford to slow down for even a moment. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): If friends and colleagues try to burden you with tasks they should be doing for themselves you must speak up and let them know it isn’t going to happen. You like to help those in need, of course, but some people are trying to take advantage. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): A risk of some kind may have a better than evens chance of paying off but what if it doesn’t? Can you afford to lose the kind of money you will be expected to wager? If no...
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Canada's Inflation Rate Rises as GST Holiday Ends


Canada's annual inflation rate surged to 2.6% in February, up from 1.9% in January, according to Statistics Canada. This increase follows the conclusion of the federal government's two-month GST/HST holiday, which had temporarily reduced prices on various household staples, gifts, and restaurant bills. The tax break ended mid-February, contributing to a notable rise in consumer prices.

Economists had anticipated a more modest inflation increase to 2.2%, but the actual figures exceeded expectations. Without the tax holiday in place for half the month, inflation would have reached 3%, highlighting the significant impact of the temporary measure.

While gas prices saw a slight monthly increase, their annual comparison showed a deceleration, helping to moderate the overall inflation rate. However, provinces like Ontario and New Brunswick experienced the fastest price accelerations, reflecting regional variations in consumer costs.

This development comes as the Bank of Canada continues to monitor inflation trends closely, especially in the context of ongoing economic challenges. The end of the GST/HST holiday underscores the complexities of balancing temporary relief measures with long-term economic stability.

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