Canadians’ Inflation Expectations for January 2026

Canadians’ Inflation Expectations for January 2026

Business and Household Indicators Canadian Economic Analysis
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Author: Walter Bolduc

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Canadians’ Inflation Expectations provides and analyzes the results of a monthly survey that collects the Canadian public’s outlooks on what inflation will be over the next one and three years.

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Inflation Expectations Were Steady in January

Canadians have re-distributed their one-year inflation expectations, with more individuals expecting inflation to increase above 3.0 per cent and fewer individuals expecting inflation to decrease below 1.0 per cent. Driving these expectations are elevated grocery prices, shelter prices and rents, and childcare costs. 

What is contributing to modest near-term firming in inflation expectations while medium-term views hold steady? Which province shows the largest shift in inflation expectations? Which age cohorts believe inflation will increase and why?  

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