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What’s Your Money Really Worth?

Are Canadian wages keeping up with rising inflation?

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Canada's Inflation Rate Hits A Fresh 18-year High in 2021

In September 2021, Canada's annual inflation rate climbed to 4.4%, marking its highest level since February 2003, up from 4.1% in August. The surge in inflation was driven by significant price hikes in key sectors, including transport, housing, and food. As everyday costs rise, Canadians are feeling the impact on their wallets, raising the important question: Are wages keeping up with the increasing cost of living? (https://www.bbc.com/news/business-58986399)

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Wage Growth
Explore the wage growth rate across various employment classifications with our interactive bar chart

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CPI Growth
View the CPI growth rate across different categories such as goods, energy, and gasoline with our interactive line chart

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Wage vs CPI
Visualize the impact of wage and CPI growth rates with our bubble chart.

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