StatsCan uses an odd assortment of consumer goods to track inflation, which doesn’t really reflect what pressures consumers are facing in Canada, I’d hazard a guess it’s likely closer to 5%.

Housing and cost of living issues are very much still at the forefront of most Canadians’ mind, barring the wealthy. The federal govt has done nothing of note on either issue, and I’d posit that they’re likely to get hit pretty hard from both sides come election season. I’m personally aghast that our federal govt is willing to accept such a huge leap of unhoused Canadians while those in power sit on their hands.