Mortgage interest still driving inflation, as overall rate nudges up to 2.9%

Canada's inflation rate went up slightly in March compared to February, with Statistics Canada pointing out gasoline prices are partly behind the increase, along with shelter costs such as mortgage interest rates and rent.

Mortgage interest still driving inflation, as overall rate nudges up to 2.9%
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Canada's inflation rate went up slightly in March compared to February, with Statistics Canada pointing out gasoline prices are partly behind the increase, along with shelter costs such as mortgage interest rates and rent.