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The Graphic Truth: What’s behind American inflation?
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The Graphic Truth: What’s behind American inflation?

US inflation rates have finally started to relax over the past 12 months: Prices rose at an annual rate of 2.3% in April, within touching distance of the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. This chart shows what product categories fed the inflation surge in 2022 — and its subsequent slowdown.

Will anyone ever be able to afford a home?
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Will anyone ever be able to afford a home?

Housing mania is gripping the United States and Canada – with millions finding that affordable homes are out of reach.

President Joe Biden speaks as he announces a new plan for federal student loan relief during a visit to Madison Area Technical College Truax Campus, in Madison, Wisconsin, on April 8, 2024.
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The battle for Gen Z

With President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau facing upcoming elections, the battle is on to woo young voters.

​Houses are seen under construction in a neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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Betting big on housing

Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government is going all-in on housing. The government has been rolling out announcements ahead of the official budget drop on April 16, a departure from the tradition of politicos trying to keep a tight lid on plans.

Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, hands small Canadian flags to 53 new Canadian citizens representing 22 diverse nations, as they embark on their citizenship journey during a special ceremony at Canada Place, on Oct. 12, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta.
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Support for immigration fades in Canada

While political tension around immigration in Canada is nowhere near as intense as in Washington, there are signs that may soon change.

Migrants share space at a makeshift shelter in Denver, Colo., on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023.
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Migrant and housing crises hit both sides of border

Denver, Colorado, is an American poster child for the challenges that arise when a housing crisis meets a rise in migration coupled with insufficient support for newcomers.

Is the clock ticking on Biden and Trudeau?
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Is the clock ticking on Biden and Trudeau?

Both Canada and the United States suffer from perpetual campaigns.