Winnipeg Free Press
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May 19, 2026
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Manitoba, Nova Scotia record highest annual inflation rate in April
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Manitoba and Nova Scotia both recorded the highest annual inflation rates in April, according to Statistics Canada data released this week.
In Manitoba, the 12-month inflation rate was 7.4%, up from 6.5% in March. This is the highest it has been since June 2003. The increase was driven by higher costs for food, shelter, and transportation.
Similarly, Nova Scotia saw its annual inflation rate climb to 7.1%, marking a significant uptick from 5.9% in March. Food prices were a key contributor to this rise, along with housing and utilities.
Economists attribute these increases primarily to globa…
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