Monthly indexes and percentage changes for all components and special aggregates of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), not seasonally adjusted, for Canada, provinces, Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Iqaluit. Data are presented for the corresponding month of the previous year, the previous month and the current month. The base year for the index is 2002=100.

From January 2022 to January 2025, the consumer price index (CPI) of food purchased from the store generally increased monthly in every province. In Prince Edward Island, the CPI reached ***** by January 2025, making it the highest CPI in Canada in that month.

When interviewed in February 2022, more than half of Canadians (** percent) reported being unable to cope with the cost of living. This proportion was highest among people living in the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Atlantic Provinces (** percent). In contrast, only *** people out of five in Quebec reported such difficulties. In March 2022, inflation was an issue for most Canadian households.

Shelter-cost-to-income ratio by tenure for Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations. Includes household total income groups, household type including census family structure, housing suitability and dwelling condition.

House prices in British Columbia and Ontario were notably higher than any other province in Canada in 2024. The average house price in any other province was less than ******* Canadian dollars, whereas in British Columbia and Ontario, it exceeded ******* Canadian dollars. The most affordable province to buy a home was Newfoundland, where the average home cost about ******* Canadian dollars.

The objective of this survey is to gather information on tuition fees, living accommodation costs at residences/housing and additional compulsory fees paid by full-time university students at Canadian universities. Data are collected annually by questionnaire through the Registrar or the Business Office of universities. Survey results are available at the end of August. Data for undergraduate programs are available by institution, by province, by program and by type of students (Canadian or Foreign). Data for graduate programs are available by institution, by province and by type of students (Canadian or Foreign). Additional compulsory fees are available by institution, by province and by type (athletics, health services, student association, and other). Living accommodation costs at residence/housing are available by institution, by type of students (single or married) and by type of costs (room, meal plan,or both). For current TLAC data refer to Statistics Canada

Survey of Household Spending (SHS), average household spending, Canada, regions and provinces.

Survey of Household Spending (SHS), average household spending on detailed food categories.

Annual indexes of price differences between 15 cities in all provinces and territories, as of October of the previous year, for a selection of products (goods and services) from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) purchased by consumers in each of the 15 cities. The combined city average index is 100.

The average resale house price in Canada was forecast to reach nearly ******* Canadian dollars in 2026, according to a January forecast. In 2024, house prices increased after falling for the first time since 2019. One of the reasons for the price correction was the notable drop in transaction activity. Housing transactions picked up in 2024 and are expected to continue to grow until 2026. British Columbia, which is the most expensive province for housing, is projected to see the average house price reach *** million Canadian dollars in 2026. Affordability in Vancouver Vancouver is the most populous city in British Columbia and is also infamously expensive for housing. In 2023, the city topped the ranking for least affordable housing market in Canada, with the average homeownership cost outweighing the average household income. There are a multitude of reasons for this, but most residents believe that foreigners investing in the market cause the high housing prices. Victoria housing market The capital of British Columbia is Victoria, where housing prices are also very high. The price of a single family home in Victoria's most expensive suburb, Oak Bay was *** million Canadian dollars in 2024.

Number of persons by shelter-cost-to-income ratio, tenure, First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit and gender, Canada, provinces and territories.

Annual indexes for major components and special aggregates of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), for Canada, provinces, Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Iqaluit. Data are presented for the last five years. The base year for the index is 2002=100.

Number of persons by shelter-cost-to-income ratio, tenure, First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit and gender, Canada, provinces and territories.

The poly shapefile shows income levels needed to support a family of four living in the high-cost of living areas within the states. It also shows percent income above the Federal poverty levels ($20,650 = 100%)

Number of persons in the household and meeting basic household needs and unexpected expenses by First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit, age group and gender, Canada, provinces and territories.

Monthly indexes and percentage changes for selected sub-groups of the shelter component of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), not seasonally adjusted, for Canada, provinces, Whitehorse and Yellowknife. Data are presented for the corresponding month of the previous year, the previous month and the current month. The base year for the index is 2002=100.

(StatCan Product) Customization details: This information product has been customized to present information on broadband internet use by households for Canada and provinces. Other information presented include: - Number of households in sample - Estimated number of households - Percentage reporting Survey of Household Spending The Survey of Household Spending is carried out annually across Canada in the ten provinces. Data for the territories are available for 1998, 1999 and every second year thereafter. The main purpose of the survey is to obtain detailed information about household spending during the reference year (previous calendar year). Information is also collected about dwelling characteristics as well as household equipment. The survey data are used by the following groups: - Government departments use the data to help formulate policy; - Community groups, social agencies and consumer groups use the data to support their positions and to lobby governments for social changes; - Lawyers and their clients use the data to determine what is fair for child support and other compensation; - Labour and contract negotiators rely on the data when discussing wage and cost-of-living clauses; - Individuals and families can use the data to compare their spending habits with those of similar types of households. Conducted since 1997, the Survey of Household Spending integrates most of the content found in the Family Expenditure Survey (FAMEX, record number 3504) and the Household Facilities and Equipment Survey (HFE, record number 3505). As of the 2004 reference year, the Homeowner Repair and Renovation Survey (HRRS, record number 3886) was integrated into the Survey of Household Spending.

(StatCan Product) University tuition fees for full-time undergraduate and graduate Canadian students including additional fees and tuition fees of undergraduate and graduate foreign students and living accommodation costs at residences. Customization details: This information product has been customized to present university tuition fees for full-time undergraduate and graduate Canadian students as well as tuition fees of undergraduate and graduate foreign students. It also presents additional fees for full-time undergraduate and graduate Canadian students as well as living accommodation costs at residences. Within this information product there are seven tables: For the first four tables: T1: Universtity Tuition Fees for Full-time Undergraduate Canadian Students (2011-2012) T2: Universtity Tuition Fees for Full-time Graduate Canadian Students (2011-2012) T3: Universtity Tuition Fees for Full-time Undergraduate Foreign Students (2011-2012) T4: Universtity Tuition Fees for Full-time Graduate Foreign Students (2011-2012) The following variables are presented: - Institution # - Institution name - Province - Lower and Upper Intervals for the following degrees: - Education - Visual & performing Arts, and Comm. Technologies - Humanities - Social and Behavioural Science - Law - Executive MBA - Regular MBA - Business Mgt and Public Administration - Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies - Math, Computer and Information Sciences - Engineering - Architecture and Related Technologies - Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation - Dentistry - Medicine - Nursing - Pharmacy - Veterinary Medicine - Other Health, Parks, Recreation and Fitness - Personal, Protective and Transportation services - Other For the following two tables: T5: Additional Fees for Full-time Undergraduate Canadian Students (2011-2012) T6: Additional Fees for Full-time Graduate Canadian Students (2011-2012) The following variables are presented: - Institution # - Institution name - Province - Athletics - Health Services - Student Association - Other - Total And for the final table: T7: Living Accommodation Costs at Residences (2011-2012) The following variables are presented: - Institution # - Institution name - Province - Upper and Lower Intervals for the following costs: - Room only - Meal plan only - Room and Meal plan package - Married Students (Room only) Tuition and Living Accommodation Costs for Full-time Students at Canadian Degree-granting Institutions (TLAC) The Tuition and Living Accommodation Costs for Full-time Students at Canadian Degree-granting Institutions Survey was developed to provide student financial information (tuition fees and living accommodation costs) on all universities and degree-granting colleges in Canada. This information: - gives stakeholders, the public and students an annual guide to tuition costs as well as providing information on trends in tuition fees; - contributes to a better understanding of the student financial position for that level of education; - helps in the development of policies in this sector; - is used to calculate the Consumer Price Index; - facilitates interprovincial comparisons; - facilitates comparisons across institutions. Each year, data are collected for both the previous and current academic years. The previous year's data are then revised to become final while the data for the current year are preliminary and will be revised with those collected during the next cycle.

In June 2023, the Consumer Price Index had reached 158.4 in the province of Ontario in Canada. This represented an increase of almost 20 points compared to June 2020. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is an instrument for measuring inflation. It estimates the average change in the prices of products consumed by households between two given periods and is based on the observation of a fixed basket of goods and services. In 2022, the average inflation rate in Canada was approximately 6.8 percent compared to the previous year.

In June 2023, the Consumer Price Index had reached 154.1 in the province of Quebec in Canada. This represented an increase of more than 21 points compared to June 2020. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is an instrument for measuring inflation. It estimates the average change in the prices of products consumed by households between two given periods and is based on the observation of a fixed basket of goods and services. In 2022, the average inflation rate in Canada was approximately 6.8 percent compared to the previous year.