Changes to the Consumer Price Index beginning with the May 2011 CPI

On June 29, 2011, with the release of the May 2011 Consumer Price Index (CPI), Statistics Canada has updated the basket of goods and services used in the calculation of the Index.

Statistics Canada updates the basket periodically to ensure the CPI’s reliability, as it is used for three key purposes: as a measure of inflation; as a statistical series deflator; and as a tool for indexing various public and private transfer payments.

This update introduces a 2009 weighting pattern for the CPI to reflect the latest available information on the consumption patterns of Canadian households. The weights are primarily derived from Statistics Canada’s Survey of Household Spending (catalogue no. 62-202-X) and replace the previous 2005 weights.

To allow for the representation of emerging technologies and services in the marketplace, and more accurately reflect the specific goods and services that make up the CPI basket, Statistics Canada made the following changes at the same time it updated the basket:

“Telephone equipment” has been added to the “Communications” class and made publicly available.

A new class, “Multipurpose digital devices”, has been created to measure price changes for emerging consumer technologies, such as tablet computers and smartphones. This class appears alongside “Computer equipment and supplies”, under “Digital computing equipment and devices”.

The class below “Other household services” now includes “Legal services not related to the dwelling”, “Funeral services”, “Government services”, and “Retail club memberships”. Weights for these items have, for the first time, been explicitly included in the CPI basket thus, in effect, expanding its coverage and scope. Similarly, “Financial services” now includes “Stock and bond commissions” and “Financial administrative and management fees”.

In addition, to enhance the distinction between the goods price index and the services price index, a new published class, “Recreational services”, was created. It includes the formerly published “Photographic services” class and other recreational services. Another new class, “Other recreational equipment”, was created by splitting it away from what was formerly known as “Other recreational equipment and services”.

There are no major changes to price measurement methodologies and the CPI’s time base remains 2002 = 100.  Also, all currently existing CPI CANSIM tables and vector numbers remain active.

For the sake of accuracy and precision, the names of some existing commodities and commodity groups were revised.  Appendix 1 provides a title concordance table, highlighting changes and additions.  Appendix 2 illustrates the availability of data, by commodity, commodity groups, and geography, in CANSIM and the CPI publication.

For more information, contact the Dissemination Unit (toll-free 1-866-230-2248; 613-951-9606; fax: 613-951-2848; cpd-info-dpc@statcan.gc.ca), Consumer Prices Division.

Appendix 1 Consumer Price Index (CPI) concordance table of title changes by commodity and commodity groups with the 2009 Basket

Table 1
2009 Basket of Goods and Services 2005 Basket of Goods and Services
All-items CPI All-items
Food Food
Food purchased from stores Food purchased from stores
Meat Meat
Fresh or frozen meat (excluding poultry) Fresh or frozen meat (excluding poultry)
Fresh or frozen beef Fresh or frozen beef
Fresh or frozen pork Fresh or frozen pork
Other fresh or frozen meat (excluding poultry) Other fresh or frozen meat (excluding poultry)
Fresh or frozen poultry meat Fresh or frozen poultry meat
Fresh or frozen chicken Fresh or frozen chicken
Other fresh or frozen poultry meat Other fresh or frozen poultry meat
Processed meat Processed meat
Ham and bacon Ham and bacon
Other processed meat Other processed meat
Fish, seafood and other marine products Fish, seafood and other marine products
Fish Fish
Fresh or frozen fish (including portions and fish sticks) Fresh or frozen fish (including portions and fish sticks)
Canned and other preserved fish Canned and other preserved fish
Seafood and other marine products Seafood and other marine products
Dairy products and eggs Dairy products and eggs
Dairy products Dairy products
Fresh milk Fresh milk
Butter Butter
Cheese Cheese
Ice cream and related products Ice cream and related products
Other dairy products Other dairy products
Eggs Eggs
Bakery and cereal products (excluding infant food) Bakery and cereal products (excluding infant food)
Bakery products Bakery products
Bread (including rolls and buns) Bread, unsweetened rolls and buns
Biscuits Biscuits
Other bakery products Other bakery products
Cereal products (excluding infant food) Cereal products (excluding infant food)
Rice (including rice-based mixes) Rice (including rice-based mixes)
Breakfast cereal and other grain products (excluding infant food) Breakfast cereal and other grain products (excluding infant food)
Pasta products Pasta products
Flour and flour based mixes Flour and flour based mixes
Fruit, fruit preparations and nuts Fruit, fruit preparations and nuts
Fresh fruit Fresh fruit
Apples Apples
Oranges Oranges
Bananas Bananas and plantains
Other fresh fruit Other fresh fruit
Preserved fruit and fruit preparations Preserved fruit and fruit preparations
Fruit juices Fruit juices
Other preserved fruit and fruit preparations Other preserved fruit and fruit preparations
Nuts Nuts
Vegetables and vegetable preparations Vegetables and vegetable preparations
Fresh vegetables Fresh vegetables
Potatoes Potatoes
Tomatoes Tomatoes
Lettuce Lettuce
Other fresh vegetables Other fresh vegetables
Preserved vegetables and vegetable preparations Preserved vegetables and vegetable preparations
Frozen and dried vegetables Frozen and dried vegetables (excluding canned)
Canned vegetables and other vegetable preparations Canned vegetables and other vegetable preparations
Other food products and non-alcoholic beverages Other food products and non-alcoholic beverages
Sugar and confectionery Sugar and confectionery
Sugar and syrup Sugar and syrup
Confectionery Confectionery
Fats and oils Fats and oils
Margarine Margarine
Other edible fats and oils Other edible fats and oils, not elsewhere classified
Coffee and tea Coffee and tea
Coffee Coffee
Tea Tea
Condiments, spices and vinegars Condiments, spices and vinegars
Other food preparations Other food preparations
Soup Soup (excluding infant soup)
Infant and baby foods Infant and junior foods
Pre-cooked frozen food preparations Pre-cooked frozen food preparations
All other food preparations All other food preparations
Non-alcoholic beverages Non-alcoholic beverages
Food purchased from restaurants Food purchased from restaurants
Food purchased from table-service restaurants Food purchased from table-service restaurants
Food purchased from fast food and take-out restaurants Food purchased from fast food and take-out restaurants
Food purchased from cafeterias and other restaurants Food purchased from cafeterias and other restaurants
Shelter Shelter
Rented accommodation Rented accommodation
Rent Rent
Tenants' insurance premiums Tenants' insurance premiums
Tenants' maintenance, repairs and other expenses Tenants' maintenance, repairs and other expenses
Owned accommodation Owned accommodation
Mortgage interest cost Mortgage interest cost
Homeowners' replacement cost Replacement cost
Property taxes (including special charges) Property taxes (including special charges)
Homeowners' home and mortgage insurance Homeowners' home and mortgage insurance
Homeowners' maintenance and repairs Homeowners' maintenance and repairs
Other owned accommodation expenses Other owned accommodation expenses
Water, fuel and electricity Water, fuel and electricity
Electricity Electricity
Water Water
Natural gas Natural gas
Fuel oil and other fuels Fuel oil and other fuels
   
Household operations, furnishings and equipment Household operations, furnishings and equipment
Household operations Household operations
Communications Communications
Telephone services Telephone services
Internet access services and subscriptions to online content providers (excluding online newspapers and periodicals) (200212=100) Internet access services
Postal and other communications services Postal services and other communication services
Telephone equipment (201104=100)  
Child care and housekeeping services Child care and domestic services
Child care services Child care
Housekeeping services Domestic services
Household cleaning products Household chemical products
Detergents and soaps (other than personal care) Detergent and soap (other than personal care)
Other household cleaning products Other household chemical products
Paper, plastic and foil supplies Paper, plastic and foil supplies
Paper supplies Paper supplies
Plastic and foil supplies Plastic and foil supplies
Other household goods and services Other household goods and services
Pet food and supplies Pet food and supplies
Seeds, plants and cut flowers Seeds, plants and cut flowers
Other horticultural goods Other horticultural goods
Other household supplies Other household supplies
Other household services Other household services
Financial services (200212=100) Financial services
Household furnishings and equipment Household furnishings and equipment
Furniture and household textiles Furniture and household textiles
Furniture Furniture
Upholstered furniture Upholstered furniture
Wooden furniture Wooden furniture
Other furniture Other furniture
Household textiles Household textiles
Window coverings Window coverings
Bedding and other household textiles Bedding and other household textiles
Area rugs and mats Area rugs and mats
Household equipment Household equipment
Household appliances Household appliances
Cooking appliances Cooking appliances
Refrigerators and freezers Refrigeration and air conditioning appliances
Laundry and dishwashing appliances Laundry and dishwashing appliances
Other household appliances Other household appliances
Non-electrical kitchen utensils, tableware and cookware Non-electric kitchen utensils and tableware
Tools and other household equipment Tools and other household equipment
Household tools (including lawn, garden and snow removal equipment) Household tools (including lawn, garden and snow removal equipment)
Other household equipment Other household equipment
Services related to household furnishings and equipment Services related to household furnishings and equipment
Clothing and footwear Clothing and footwear
Clothing Clothing
Women's clothing Women's clothing
Men's clothing Men's clothing
Children's clothing (including infants) Children's clothing (including infants)
Footwear Footwear
Women's footwear (excluding athletic) Women's footwear (excluding athletic)
Men's footwear (excluding athletic) Men's footwear (excluding athletic)
Children's footwear (excluding athletic) Children's footwear (excluding athletic)
Athletic footwear Athletic footwear
Clothing accessories, watches and jewellery Clothing accessories and jewellery
Leather clothing accessories Leather accessories
Other clothing accessories Other accessories
Watches Watches
Jewellery Jewellery (excluding watches)
Clothing material, notions and services Clothing material, notions and services
Clothing material and notions Clothing material and notions
Laundry services Laundry services
Dry cleaning services Dry cleaning services
Other clothing services Other clothing services
Transportation Transportation
Private transportation Private transportation
Purchase, leasing and rental of passenger vehicles Purchase, leasing and rental of passenger vehicles
Purchase and leasing of passenger vehicles Purchase and leasing of passenger vehicles
Purchase of passenger vehicles Purchase of passenger vehicles
Leasing of passenger vehicles Leasing of passenger vehicles
Rental of passenger vehicles Rental of passenger vehicles
Operation of passenger vehicles Operation of passenger vehicles
Gasoline Gasoline
Passenger vehicle parts, maintenance and repairs Passenger vehicle parts, maintenance and repairs
Passenger vehicle parts, accessories and supplies Passenger vehicle parts and supplies
Passenger vehicle maintenance and repair services Passenger vehicle maintenance and repair services
Other passenger vehicle operating expenses Other passenger vehicle operating expenses
Passenger vehicle insurance premiums Passenger vehicle insurance premiums
Passenger vehicle registration fees Passenger vehicle registration fees
Drivers' licences Drivers' licences
Parking fees Parking fees
All other passenger vehicle operating expenses All other passenger vehicle operating expenses
Public transportation Public transportation
Local and commuter transportation Local and commuter transportation
City bus and subway transportation City bus and subway transportation
Taxi and other local and commuter transportation services Taxi and other local and commuter transportation
Inter-city transportation Inter-city transportation
Air transportation Air transportation
Rail, highway bus and other inter-city transportation Rail, highway bus and other inter-city transportation
Health and personal care Health and personal care
Health care Health care
Health care goods Health care goods
Medicinal and pharmaceutical products Medicinal and pharmaceutical products
Prescribed medicines Prescribed medicines
Non-prescribed medicines Non-prescribed medicines
Eye care goods Optical goods
Other health care goods Other health care goods
Health care services Health care services
Eye care services (200704=100) Optical services
Dental care Dental care
Other health care services Other health care services
Personal care Personal care
Personal care supplies and equipment Personal care supplies and equipment
Personal soap Personal soap
Toiletry items and cosmetics Toilet preparations and cosmetics
Oral-hygiene products Oral-hygiene products
Other personal care supplies and equipment Other personal care supplies and equipment
Personal care services Personal care services
Recreation, education and reading Recreation, education and reading
Recreation Recreation
Recreational equipment and services (excluding recreational vehicles) Recreational equipment and services (excluding recreational vehicles)
Sporting and athletic equipment Sporting equipment
Toys, games (excluding video games) and hobby supplies Toys, non-video games and hobby supplies
Digital computing equipment and devices Computer equipment and supplies
Computer equipment, software and supplies (201104=100)  
Multipurpose digital devices (201104=100)  
Photographic equipment and supplies Photographic equipment and supplies
Other recreational equipment Other recreational equipment and services
Recreational services Photographic services
Purchase and operation of recreational vehicles Purchase and operation of recreational vehicles
Purchase of recreational vehicles and outboard motors Purchase of recreational vehicles
Operation of recreational vehicles Operation of recreational vehicles
Fuel, parts and accessories for recreational vehicles Fuel, parts and supplies for recreational vehicles
Insurance, licences and other services for recreational vehicles Insurance, licences and other services for recreational vehicles
Home entertainment equipment, parts and services Home entertainment equipment, parts and services
Audio equipment Audio equipment
Video equipment Video equipment
Rental of video discs, tapes and videogames Rental of digital video discs (DVDs) and videogames
Purchase of recorded and unrecorded electronic media Purchase of digital video discs (DVDs) and compact discs (CDs) (blank and pre-recorded)
Other home entertainment equipment, parts and services Other home entertainment equipment, parts and services
Travel services Travel services
Traveller accommodation Traveller accommodation
Travel tours Travel tours
Other cultural and recreational services Other cultural and recreational services
Spectator entertainment (excluding cablevision and satellite services) Spectator entertainment (excluding cablevision)
Cablevision and satellite services (including pay per view television) Cablevision and satellite services (including pay television)
Use of recreational facilities and services Use of recreational facilities and services
Education and reading Education and reading
Education Education
Tuition fees Tuition fees
School textbooks and supplies School textbooks and supplies
Other lessons, courses and education services Other lessons, courses and education services
Reading material and other printed matter (excluding textbooks) Reading material and other printed material (excluding textbooks)
Newspapers Newspapers
Magazines and periodicals Magazines and periodicals
Books and other printed matter (excluding textbooks) Books (excluding textbooks) and other printed material
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products
Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic beverages served in licensed establishments Alcoholic beverages served in licensed establishments
Beer served in licensed establishments Beer served in licensed establishments
Wine served in licensed establishments Wine served in licensed establishments
Liquor served in licensed establishments Liquor served in licensed establishments
Alcoholic beverages purchased from stores Alcoholic beverages purchased from stores
Beer purchased from stores Beer purchased from stores
Wine purchased from stores Wine purchased from stores
Liquor purchased from stores Liquor purchased from stores
Tobacco products and smokers' supplies Tobacco products and smokers' supplies
Cigarettes Cigarettes
Other tobacco products and smokers' supplies Other tobacco products and smokers' supplies
Special Aggregates Special Aggregates
All-items CPI (1992=100)  All-items (1992=100) 
Core Consumer Price Index (CPI) (Bank of Canada definition) Core Consumer Price Index (CPI) (Bank of Canada definition)
All-items CPI excluding eight of the most volatile components (Bank of Canada definition) All-items excluding eight of the most volatile components (Bank of Canada definition)
All-items CPI excluding food All-items excluding food 
All-items CPI excluding food and energy All-items excluding food and energy
All-items CPI excluding mortgage interest cost All-items excluding mortgage interest cost 
All-items CPI excluding alcoholic beverages, tobacco products and smokers' supplies All-items excluding alcoholic beverages, tobacco products and smokers' supplies 
All-items CPI excluding alcoholic beverages All-items excluding alcoholic beverages 
All-items CPI excluding tobacco products and smokers' supplies All-items excluding tobacco products and smokers' supplies 
All-items CPI excluding shelter All-items excluding shelter 
All-items CPI excluding energy All-items excluding energy 
All-items CPI excluding gasoline All-items excluding gasoline 
All-items CPI excluding shelter, insurance and financial services All-items excluding shelter, insurance and financial services 
Private transportation excluding gasoline Private transportation excluding gasoline 
Food and energy Food and energy
Fresh fruit and vegetables Fresh fruit and fresh vegetables 
Energy Energy 
Housing (1986 definition) Housing (1986 definition)
Shelter (1986 definition) Shelter (1986 definition)
Goods and services Goods and services 
Goods Goods 
Durable goods Durable goods 
Semi-durable goods Semi-durable goods 
Non-durable goods Non-durable goods 
Non-durable goods excluding food purchased from stores Non-durable goods excluding food purchased from stores 
Non-durable goods excluding food purchased from stores and energy Non-durable goods excluding food purchased from stores and energy
Goods excluding food purchased from stores Goods excluding food purchased from stores
Goods excluding food purchased from stores and energy Goods excluding food purchased from stores and energy 
Services Services 
Services excluding shelter services Services excluding shelter services 

Appendix 2 CPI classification by commodity and commodity groups effective May 2011

Table 2
  Canada Province
Pub CANSIM Pub CANSIM
1 2 1 2
All-items CPI
Food
Food Purchased From Stores
Meat
Fresh or Frozen Meat (excluding Poultry) -
Fresh or Frozen Beef -
Fresh or Frozen Pork -
Other Fresh or Frozen Meat (excluding Poultry) - - -
Fresh or Frozen Poultry Meat -
Fresh or Frozen Chicken -
Other Fresh or Frozen Poultry Meat - - -
Processed Meat -
Ham and Bacon - -
Other Processed Meat - -
Fish, Seafood and Other Marine Products -
Fish -
Fresh or Frozen Fish (including portions and fish sticks) - -
Canned and Other Preserved Fish - -
Seafood and Other Marine Products - - -
Dairy Products and Eggs -
Dairy Products
Fresh Milk -
Butter -
Cheese -
Ice Cream and Related Products - -
Other Dairy Products - - -
Eggs -
Bakery and Cereal Products (excluding infant food)
Bakery Products -
Bread (including rolls and buns) - -
Biscuits - -
Other Bakery Products - -
Cereal Products (excluding infant food) -
Rice (including rice-based mixes) - -
Breakfast Cereal and Other Grain Products (excluding infant food) - -
Pasta Products - -
Flour and Flour Based Mixes - -
Fruit, Fruit Preparations and Nuts -
Fresh Fruit
Apples - -
Oranges - -
Bananas - -
Other Fresh Fruit - -
Preserved Fruit and Fruit Preparations -
Fruit Juices - -
Other Preserved Fruit and Fruit Preparations - -
Nuts - -
Vegetables and Vegetable Preparations -
Fresh Vegetables
Potatoes - -
Tomatoes - -
Lettuce - -
Other Fresh Vegetables - -
Preserved Vegetables and Vegetable Preparations -
Frozen and Dried Vegetables - -
Canned Vegetables and Other Vegetable Preparations - -
Other Food Products and Non-alcoholic Beverages -
Sugar & Confectionery -
Sugar and Syrup - - -
Confectionery - - -
Fats and Oils -
Margarine - - -
Other Edible Fats and Oils - - -
Coffee and Tea -
Coffee - - -
Tea - - -
Condiments, Spices and Vinegars - -
Other Food Preparations - -
Soup - - -
Infant and Baby Foods - - -
Pre-Cooked Frozen Food Preparations - - -
All Other Food Preparations - - -
Non-Alcoholic Beverages -
Food Purchased From  Restaurants
Food Purchased From Table-Service Restaurants - -
Food Purchased From Fast Food and Take-Out Restaurants - -
Food Purchased From Cafeterias and Other Restaurants - - -
Shelter
Rented Accommodation
Rent -
Tenants' Insurance Premiums - - -
Tenants' Maintenance  Repairs and Other Expenses - - -
Owned Accommodation
Mortgage Interest Cost - -
Homeowners' Replacement Cost
Property Taxes (including special charges) -
Homeowners' Home and Mortgage Insurance 
Homeowners' Maintenance and Repairs
Other Owned Accommodation Expenses   - - -
Water  Fuel and Electricity
Electricity
Water -
Natural Gas
Fuel Oil and Other Fuels
Household Operations, Furnishings and Equipment
Household Operations
Communications -
Telephone Services
Internet Access Services and Subscriptions to Online Content Providers (excluding online newspapers and periodicals) (200212=100)
Postal and Other Communication Services - -
Telephone Equipment (201104=100) - - -
Child Care and Housekeeping Services -
Child Care Services - -
Housekeeping Services - -
Household Cleaning Products -
Detergents and Soaps (other than personal care) - - -
Other Household Cleaning Products - - -
Paper, Plastic and Foil Supplies -
Paper Supplies - - -
Plastic and Foil Supplies - - -
Other Household Goods and Services -
Pet Food and Supplies - -
Seeds, Plants and Cut Flowers - -
Other Horticultural Goods - -
Other Household Supplies - - -
Other Household Services   - - -
Financial Services (200212=100) -
Household Furnishings and Equipment
Furniture and Household Textiles -
Furniture -
Upholstered Furniture - - -
Wooden Furniture - - -
Other Furniture - - -
Household Textiles -
Window Coverings - - -
Bedding and Other Household Textiles - - -
Area Rugs and Mats - - -
Household Equipment -
Household Appliances -
Cooking Appliances - - -
Refrigerators and Freezers - - -
Laundry and Dishwashing Appliances - - -
Other Household Appliances - - -
Non-electrical Kitchen Utensils, Tableware and Cookware -
Tools and Other Household Equipment   - - -
House Tools (including lawn, garden and snow removal equipment) - - -
Other Household Equipment   - - -
Services Related to Household Furnishings and Equipment - -
Clothing and Footwear
Clothing -
Women's Clothing
Men's Clothing
Children's Clothing (Including Infants) -
Footwear
Women's Footwear (excluding athletic) - - -
Men's Footwear (excluding athletic) - - -
Children's Footwear (excluding athletic)  - - -
Athletic Footwear - - -
Clothing Accessories, Watches and Jewellery -
Leather Clothing Accessories - - -
Other Clothing Accessories - - -
Watches - - -
Jewellery - - -
Other Accessories  - - -
Clothing Material, Notions and Services -
Clothing Material and Notions - - -
Laundry Services - - -
Dry Cleaning Services - - -
Other Clothing Services - - -
Transportation
Private Transportation
Purchase, Leasing and Rental of Passenger Vehicles -
Purchase and Leasing of Passenger Vehicles
Purchase of Passenger Vehicles -
Leasing of Passenger Vehicles - - -
Rental of Passenger Vehicles - -
Operation of Passenger Vehicles -
Gasoline
Passenger Vehicle Parts, Maintenance and Repairs -
Passenger Vehicle Parts, Accessories and Supplies - - -
Passenger Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services - - -
Other Passenger Vehicle Operating Expenses -
Passenger Vehicle Insurance Premiums
Passenger Vehicle Registration Fees -
Driver's Licences - -
Parking Fees - -
All Other Passenger Vehicle Operating Expenses - - -
Public Transportation
Local and Commuter Transportation -
City Bus and Subway Transportation -
Taxi and Other Local and Commuter Transportation Services -
Inter-City Transportation -
Air Transportation - -
Rail, highway bus and other inter-city transportation - -
Health and Personal Care
Health Care
Health Care Goods -
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Products -
Prescribed Medicines -
Non-Prescribed Medicines -
Eye Care Goods - -
Other Health Care Goods - - -
Health Care Services -
Eye Care Services (200704=100) - -
Dental Care - -
Other Health Care Services   - - -
Personal Care
Personal Care Supplies and Equipment -
Personal Soap - - -
Toiletry Items and Cosmetics - - -
Oral-Hygiene Products - - -
Other Personal Care Supplies and Equipment - - -
Personal Care Services -
Recreation, Education and Reading
Recreation
Recreational Equipment and Services (excluding recreational vehicles) -
Sporting and Athletic Equipment - - -
Toys, Games (excluding video games) and Hobby Supplies - - -
Digital Computing Equipment and Devices - - -
Computer Equipment, Software and Supplies (201104=100) - - -
Multipurpose Digital Devices (201104=100) - - -
Photographic Equipment and Supplies - - -
Other Recreational Equipment - - -
Recreational Services  - - -
Purchase and Operation of Recreational Vehicles -
Purchase of Recreational Vehicles and Outboard Motors - - -
Operation of recreational vehicles - - -
Fuel, Parts and Accessories for Recreational Vehicles - - -
Insurance, Licences and Other Services For Recreational Vehicles  - - -
Home Entertainment Equipment, Parts and Services -
Audio Equipment - - -
Video Equipment - - -
Rental of Video Discs, Tapes and Videogames - - -
Purchase of Recorded and Unrecorded Electronic Media - - -
Other Home Entertainment Equipment, Parts and Services - - -
Travel Services -
Traveller Accommodation -
Travel Tours - -
Other Cultural and Recreational Services -
Spectator Entertainment (excluding cablevision and satellite Services) - -
Cablevision and Satellite services (including pay per view television) -
Use of Recreational Facilities and Services - -
Education and Reading
Education -
Tuition Fees -
School Textbooks and Supplies - - -
Other Lessons, Courses and Education Services - - -
Reading Material and Other Printed Matter (excluding textbooks) -
Newspapers - -
Magazines and Periodicals - -
Books and Other Printed Matter (excluding textbooks) - - -
Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Products
Alcoholic Beverages
Alcoholic Beverages Served in  Licensed Establishments -
Beer Beverages Served in  Licensed Establishments - -
Wine Beverages Served in  Licensed Establishments - - -
Liquor Beverages Served in  Licensed Establishments - -
Alcoholic Beverages Purchased From Stores -
Beer Purchased From Stores -
Wine Purchased From Stores -
Liquor Purchased From Stores -
Tobacco Products and Smokers' Supplies
Cigarettes -
Other Tobacco Products and Smokers' Supplies - - -
Special aggregates        
All-items CPI (1992=100) 
Core Consumer Price Index (CPI (Bank of Canada Definition) - -
All-items CPI Excluding Eight of the Most Volatile Components (Bank of Canada definition) - -
All-Items CPI Excluding Food
All-Items CPI Excluding Food and Energy
All-Items CPI Excluding Mortgage Interest Cost - - -
All-Items CPI Excluding Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco Products and Smokers' Supplies -
All-Items CPI Excluding Alcoholic Beverages - -
All-Items CPI Excluding Tobacco Products and Smokers' Supplies - -
All-Items CPI Excluding Shelter - -
All-Items CPI Excluding Energy
All-items CPI Excluding Gasoline
All-items CPI Excluding Shelter, Insurance and Financial Services -
Private Transportation Excluding Gasoline - -
Food and Energy - -
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables - -
Energy
Housing (1986 Definition) - -
Shelter (1986 Definition) - -
Goods and Services - -
Goods -
Durable Goods -
Semi-Durable Goods -
Non-Durable Goods -
Non-Durable Goods Excluding Food Purchased From Stores - - -
Non-Durable Goods Excluding Food Purchased From Stores and Energy - - -
Goods Excluding Food Purchased From Stores - - -
Goods Excluding Food Purchased From Stores and Energy - - -
Services -
Services Excluding Shelter Services - - -
Series for cities        
All-Items CPI        
Shelter        
Rented Accommodation        
Owned Accommodation        
Water, Fuel and Electricity        
All-Items CPI (1992=100)        
Note:  ♦ = data available        
   -  = data not available