Data Trends & Analysis
This series tracks Photographic equipment and supplies in Canada, measuring the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the change in prices paid by Canadian consumers for a basket of goods and services. It is part of the broader Consumer Price Index, monthly, not seasonally adjusted dataset. The underlying data spans 2016-02 to 2026-01 and contains 250 monthly observations. Values are expressed in 2002=100.
The most recent reading is 26.6. Measured against the same month one year earlier, this represents a ▼ decrease of -2.6%. Falling values may indicate easing supply conditions, reduced consumer demand, or deflationary trends within this sector.
Across the full history of this series, the record high is 132.8 and the record low is 23.3. Use the chart above to identify when these extremes occurred and the broader trend context that surrounded them.
The interactive chart above lets you select custom date windows — the Period Change widget updates automatically to reflect whatever range is visible.