Several government ministers are expected to launch today a new federal dental insurance plan that will provide benefits directly to eligible Canadian residents, though the first claims won’t be processed until May
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‘Not as dire’: Canada’s 2024 food price report released. Here’s what experts are forecasting
Canada’s 2024 Food Price Report predicts an increase of 2.5 to 4.5 per cent in overall food costs in the new year, with a rise across the board
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 5% in final decision of 2023
The Bank of Canada once again held its key interest rate steady at five per cent Wednesday, encouraged by evidence that higher rates are helping bring inflation down
Canadian economy shrank in Q3 but manages to ‘keep its head above recession waters’
The Canadian economy shrank in the third quarter amid weak business and consumer spending as well as lower exports
Grocers called back to Parliament to testify about plans to stabilize prices
A House of Commons committee is asking the heads of Canada’s major grocery chains to explain their plans to stabilize food prices