Inflation slowed to 1.7% in July, but food prices rose at faster pace

Inflation slowed to 1.7% in July, but food prices rose at faster pace

Inflation cooled in July, thanks largely to relief at the gas pumps, but Statistics Canada said grocery and shelter costs were accelerating last month.The annual rate of inflation fell to 1.7 per cent in July, the agency said Tuesday, down

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