Monthly Retail Price Averages Across Canadian Provinces And Territories

Statistics Canada publishes monthly average retail prices for selected products, covering national, provincial, and territorial levels for Whitehorse and Yellowknife. Each data point includes the current month and the previous four months. The dataset is updated monthly, with the latest update in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze price trends for specific products over a five-month rolling window to model consumer inflation.
• Compare average retail prices between provinces and the territories of Whitehorse and Yellowknife for regional economic studies.
• Forecast future price movements for selected products using historical monthly time-series data.

Strengths

• Data provides a five-month rolling window for each reported price point.
• Coverage includes national, provincial, and two territorial levels for granular analysis.
• Updated monthly by Statistics Canada, a national statistical agency.

Limitations

• The specific products, row count, and historical time range are not provided.
• Data is limited to Canadian retailers and may not reflect all consumer purchase channels.
• Sample data and column definitions are unavailable, complicating initial analysis.

Provenance

Source

Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada

Collection Method

Prices are based on transaction data from Canadian retailers.

Time Range

Current month and previous four months (rolling window).

Freshness

Updated monthly, with a last update date of 2026-03-03.

Geography

Canada, provinces, Whitehorse, and Yellowknife.