One-Year Expectations Rise Across Canada
The average one-year inflation expectation in Canada rose to 3.4 per cent in September 2026 from 3.2 per cent in August. The average three-year inflation expectation rose to 3.9 per cent from 3.8 per cent. The survey period covered September 4 to 14, 2026.
What was the share of Canadians expecting one-year inflation above 3.0 per cent? What was the share of those expecting one-year inflation to fall? Which provinces posted the highest share of inflation over one year; which were the lowest? Did the share expecting one-year inflation to rise in every income bracket? And what was the share of homeowners and renters expecting one-year inflation above 3.0 per cent?
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