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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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Skies in Turbulence: Flight Attendant Strike Extends Into Another Week

 

Picketers march around the departures level at the Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C., on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025.


Air travelers across the country are facing continued disruptions as the nationwide flight attendant strike enters its second week. Union representatives confirmed today that negotiations with airline management remain at a standstill, with wage increases, scheduling protections, and improved working conditions still at the heart of the dispute.

Major hubs, including Toronto Pearson and Vancouver International, are reporting significant delays and cancellations. Many passengers have been forced to reschedule trips or explore alternative transportation, while airlines scramble to adjust operations.

Union leaders say the strike will continue “for as long as it takes” to secure a fair contract, while airline executives express concern about mounting operational and financial impacts. Industry analysts warn that the longer the standoff persists, the greater the strain on Canada’s already busy summer travel season.

Some travelers, despite the chaos, have expressed solidarity with cabin crew—sharing stories online of the long hours, emotional labor, and safety responsibilities flight attendants take on behind the scenes.


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