Sparks at Bank
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Sparks at Bank features insights and analysis from Bank of Canada economists and researchers. It takes its name from the intersection of Sparks and Bank streets in Ottawa where the Bank’s head office is located.
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How Canada’s counter-tariffs impacted consumer prices
May 11, 2026
For six months in 2025, Canada imposed counter‑tariffs on a wide range of goods from the United States. This short and well‑defined episode offers a unique opportunity to examine how Canadian retailers adjust prices in response to tariffs—and how retailers’ expectations and transparency with consumers affect pricing decisions.
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Bank of Canada staff produce research and analysis to support the work of the Bank and to advance knowledge in the fields of economics and finance. This research is non-partisan and evidence based. While Sparks at Bank articles discuss issues relevant to the economy and central bank policy, they are produced independently from the Bank’s Governing Council. The views expressed in each article are solely those of the authors and may differ from official Bank of Canada views.