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Change indicator
3.0%unchanged from Jul 2026August 2026 · released 14 Sep 2026
Canada +1.7 ptsFrance +2.6 ptsover 10 years
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Key data points

Last release
14 Sep 2026
Observation period
August 2026
Next release
19 Oct 2026, 12:30 UTC
Previous
3.0% Jul 2026
Highest
21.6% Jun 1920
Lowest
−17.8% Jun 1921
A year ago
1.9%
Data since
1915

Indicator info

Category
Prices
Source
Statistics Canada
Frequency
Monthly
Units
Percent

The change in consumer prices compared with the same month a year earlier.

Consumer price indexAug 2026169.8Unemployment rateAug 20266.4%Labour force participation rateAug 202665.0%GDP growth rateQ2 20261.1%

Reports

Released 14 Sep 20263.0%August 2026
Next release, 12:30 UTC19 Oct 2026September 2026

History

PeriodValueChange
August 20263.0%0.0
July 20263.0%+0.2
June 20262.8%−0.4
May 20263.2%+0.4
April 20262.8%+0.4
March 20262.4%+0.6
February 20261.8%−0.5
January 20262.3%−0.1
December 20252.4%+0.2
November 20252.2%0.0
October 20252.2%−0.2
September 20252.4%+0.5
August 20251.9%

Common questions

What is the inflation rate in Canada now?

The inflation rate in Canada was 3.0% in August 2026, unchanged from Jul 2026. The figure was released on 14 Sep 2026.

When is the next inflation rate release for Canada?

The next release is scheduled for 19 Oct 2026, 12:30 UTC, covering September 2026.

What are the highest and lowest values of the inflation rate in Canada?

In data since 1915, the highest was 21.6% in Jun 1920 and the lowest was −17.8% in Jun 1921.

Where does this data come from?

Published by Statistics Canada, and shown here exactly as published. Publishers revise figures, and the latest published figure replaces the earlier one.

Source
Statistics Canada
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Schedule
Official release dates
Canada CPI release dates 2026 →