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Explaining the CPI

The CPI is used as a measure of how the purchasing power of money changes in Canada. In other words, it measures the changes in prices, as they affect Canadian consumers buying consumer goods and services. See the attached Adobe document for a full explanation.

CPI-explanation.pdf