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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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Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa


Ingredients:

  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for grilling
  • 1 lime (for juice)
  • 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
  • 1 avocado, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
  • 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Small tortillas for serving

Avocado Salsa:

  1. Combine the chopped tomato, avocado chunks, finely chopped jalapeño, and chopped cilantro in a bowl.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Add a squeeze of lime juice and mix gently.

Shrimp:

  1. In a bowl, mix the shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, and kosher salt.
  2. Let it marinate for a few minutes for the flavors to meld.

Cooking:

  1. Preheat your grill (or skillet) to medium-high heat.
  2. Grill the shrimp until they are opaque and start to curl into a more-closed “C” shape, about 1-2 minutes per side.

Assembly:

  1. Warm the tortillas on the grill or stovetop until lightly charred.
  2. Spoon the avocado salsa generously over the tortillas.
  3. Top with grilled shrimp.
  4. Serve immediately with additional lime wedges on the side.


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