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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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Canada Post and Postal Union Strike Tentative Deal, Strikes Suspended

 

            A Canada Post delivery truck is photographed in Hamilton on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 


Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have announced they have reached agreements in principle after more than two years of contentious bargaining. The deal covers both the union’s urban carriers and its rural and suburban bargaining units, marking a significant step toward ending months of rotating strikes.

Under the terms of the agreement, CUPW has agreed to pause strike action, while Canada Post has suspended its right to impose a lockout. This temporary truce ensures that mail and parcel delivery will continue uninterrupted during the busy holiday season, a critical relief for businesses and households relying on timely service.

The agreements in principle mean that both sides have settled on the main points of new contracts, but the precise contractual language still needs to be finalized. Once completed, the tentative agreements will be put to a vote by CUPW members. Until ratification, the union retains the right to resume strike activity if negotiations stall.

The bargaining process has been fraught, with CUPW pressing for better wages, improved job security, and protections against structural changes, while Canada Post has sought reforms to stabilize its finances amid mounting losses. The Crown corporation recently reported its largest quarterly loss in history, raising concerns about long-term sustainability.

For now, the agreement signals a temporary resolution that averts further disruption during the holiday rush. However, the coming weeks will be crucial as both sides work to finalize the language of the contracts and secure member approval.

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