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Canada's Inflation Jumps to 2.4% in March — And Your Grocery and Gas Bills Show It

Canada's annual inflation rate climbed to 2.4% in March 2026 , up sharply from 1.8% in February, according to Statistics Canada data released Monday. The jump was driven almost entirely by soaring energy prices tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict and its disruption of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz — and Canadians felt it directly at the gas pump and grocery store. Headline CPI (March) 2.4% ▲ Up from 1.8% in February Gasoline (monthly) +21.2% Largest monthly jump on record Grocery prices (year/year) +4.4% Up from 4.1% in February Core CPI (ex-gas) 2.2% Milder than expected Gas was the main culprit Gasoline prices surged a record 21.2% month over month in March — the largest single-month jump ever recorded in Canada — as the U.S.-Iran conflict choked off roughly one-fifth of the world's oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz. On a year-...
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A Historic Moment: The Philippines Awaits a Possible Filipino Pope

As the papal conclave unfolds in Vatican City, the Philippines is watching with keen anticipation. With three Filipino cardinals—Luis Antonio Tagle, Jose Advincula, and Pablo Virgilio David—eligible to vote and be voted for, the possibility of a Filipino pope has never been more tangible.

Among the contenders, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has emerged as a strong candidate. Often referred to as the "Asian Francis," Tagle has won admiration for his progressive approach and humble demeanor. His potential election would mark a historic moment, making him the first Filipino and Asian pope.

The conclave, a centuries-old tradition, remains shrouded in secrecy. Cardinals cast their votes in the Sistine Chapel, with black smoke signaling an inconclusive vote and white smoke announcing the election of a new pontiff. As the world waits, Filipinos are hopeful that one of their own may soon lead the Catholic Church.


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