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Bank of Canada set for pair of important data drops ahead of 'live' rate decision

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Lord, C. (2026, October 16). Bank of Canada set for pair of important data drops ahead of 'live' rate decision. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/business/bank-of-canada-set-for-pair-of-important-data-drops-ahead-of-live-rate-decision/article_7b87de9c-79ac-5e02-9aed-c49df544ccc8.html

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The Bank of Canada will receive important economic data next week as it prepares for a critical interest rate decision later in October. On Monday, Statistics Canada will publish September's inflation figures, providing insights into how energy prices affect broader consumer expenses.

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The Bank of Canada will receive crucial economic data in the coming week as it prepares for an important interest rate decision later this month. Statistics Canada is scheduled to release its September inflation report on Monday, offering insights into how rising energy prices might be affecting overall consumer costs. This data point could significantly influence the central bank's policy direction and market expectations regarding future adjustments in the 0.3% correction rate.

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🔮 The Bank of Canada will get a raft of fresh data to start next week as it weighs what could be a pivotal interest rate decision at the end of the month.

2026-10-16 · mixed framing · Bank of Canada set for pair of important data drops ahead of 'live' rate decision

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🔮 Estimates for flat growth to start the third quarter come after StatCan projected an annualized growth rate of 3.3 per cent in the second quarter.

2026-09-29 · assertive framing · July GDP was flat despite construction, utilities gains: StatCan

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🔮 The proposed legislation, if passed, would pave the way for streamlined project approvals across the country and make changes to the Canada Labour Code. The amendments include new tools to encourage unions and employers to get a deal when there’s been a history of fraught negotiations.

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🔮 Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says one of the most consequential proposed changes to the Canada Labour Code in the government’s new legislation is a special mediator role that will file a public report on sticking points in acrimonious negotiations.

2026-09-23 · assertive framing · Minister touts transparency measures in labour bill

🔮 The federal jobs minister says she can’t give a “blanket answer” on when the federal government would move to end a strike or lockout under the new labour legislation tabled Monday.

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🔮 The federal jobs minister says she can’t give a “blanket answer” on when the federal government would move to end a strike or lockout under the new labour legislation tabled Monday.

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🔮 The Liberal government is expected to unveil new legislation today with major implications for labour relations in Canada.

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2026-09-25 · Toronto Star

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The Bank of Canada will get a raft of fresh data to start next week as it weighs what could be a pivotal interest rate decision at the end of the month. uncertain

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Statistics Canada is set to release its September inflation data on Monday, giving the central bank a look at how energy price pressures are influencing other parts of the consumer basket. asserted

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Bank of Canada set for pair of important data drops ahead of 'live' rate decision

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