The consumer price index is 169.6 as of May 2026. That is +24.4% since 2019, based on official Statistics Canada data.
The trend
Over the monthly series since 2019, the consumer price index has moved from 136.3 to 169.6, a clear climb. The chart below tracks the full history, hover or touch any point to read the exact figure.
What it means for you
Faster cost-of-living increases keep pressure on the Bank of Canada to hold or raise rates, which keeps borrowing costs elevated for buyers.