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Core measures remain around the 2% target

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Unit: % year over year
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Core measures remain around the 2% targetAugust CPI-median was 2.0% and CPI-trim was 1.9%. Unit: % year over year. Published core inflation rates. Use left and right arrow keys to inspect observations. The data table follows the chart.Core measures remain around the 2% targetCPI-medianCPI-trim% year over year1.8%1.9%2%2.1%2.2%2.3%Mar 2026Apr 2026May 2026Jun 2026Jul 2026Aug 2026Homies Research, using Statistics Canada / Bank of Canada data · Through 2026-08Published core inflation ratesHOMIES RESEARCH
Aug 2026CPI-median 2%CPI-trim 1.9%

August CPI-median was 2.0% and CPI-trim was 1.9%.

Source: Homies Research, using Statistics Canada / Bank of Canada data. Reference: 2026-08. Released 2026-09-14. Retrieved 2026-09-28.

Published core inflation rates · Core measures can be revised; CPI-median and CPI-trim adjust indirect taxes and seasonality.

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View accessible data table · 2 series, 6 observations
Core measures remain around the 2% target. Unit: % year over year. Published core inflation rates
PeriodCPI-medianCPI-trim
Mar 20262.3%2.2%
Apr 20262.1%2%
May 20262.1%2%
Jun 20261.9%1.9%
Jul 20262%1.9%
Aug 20262%1.9%

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