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Canada CPI January 2026: Headline Inflation Slows to 2.3% as Food Inflation Surge 7.3%, Exceeding Forecasts

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Canada CPI January 2026 slowed to 2.3% year-over-year, but food inflation surged to 7.3%, exceeding forecasts and continuing to pressure household budgets.

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