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May 22, 2015
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX APRIL 2015

NOVA SCOTIA
In Nova Scotia April 2015, the consumer price index (2002=100) decreased 0.1% from March 2015 to 129.5 and increased 0.3% over April 2014.

The CPI, excluding food and energy, increased 0.1% from March 2015 to 120.7, and increased 1.8% over April 2014.

CANADA
In Canada April 2015, the consumer price index (2002=100) decreased 0.1% from March 2015 to 126.2 and increased 0.8% over April 2014.

Core CPI increased 0.1% from March 2015 to 125.5 and increased 2.3% over April 2014. The CPI, excluding food and energy, remained unchanged from March 2015 at 121.0, and increased 1.9% over April 2014.

HALIFAX
In Halifax April 2015, the consumer price index (2002=100) decreased 0.1% from March 2015 to 128.3 and increased 0.5% over April 2014.

 

Statistics Canada Cat. No. 62-001, CANSIM 326-0020