Source Feed: Global News - Canada
Author: Ariel Rabinovitch
Publication Date: August 11, 2026 - 13:58
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Consumers could start feeling financial relief by 2027, says CIBC
August 11, 2026
There may be a glimmer of hope next year for consumers who are feeling the pinch from the heightened cost of living, according to a new report from CIBC.
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Good morning. Ottawa has responded to U.S. tariffs, including with dollar-for-dollar retaliation. More on that below, along with a deeper look at an exhibit at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and a goodbye to Dolly Parton.
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