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- Statistics Canada is expected to show a 2.4% annual inflation rate for January, with some economists forecasting up to 2.6%.
- The Liberal government's temporary tax exemption on dining and grocery items contributes to higher food prices.
- Rising costs for staples such as coffee and beef, driven by a weaker Canadian dollar and U.S. trade disruptions, are pushing prices higher.
- Despite these factors, some economists expect overall inflation to remain stable.
