Statistics Canada yesterday revised its benchmark inflation calculator to more accurately account for rising costs of auto insurance and other necessities, and reduce the \u201cbasket weight\u201d given to the price of books and cigarettes. Adjustments to the Consumer Price Index take effect June 22: \u2018It must reflect how Canadians are spending their money.\u201d<\/p>\n
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