Statistics Canada has recently adjusted the CPI basket of goods and services by increasing the share of shelter in total expenditure from 25.7 to 27.5 percent, and decreasing the share of recreation, education, and reading from 13 to 11.8 percent. What could the reasons for these changes be? What do you think the reasons for these changes are?

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The Answer of Statistics Canada has recently adjusted the CPI basket of goods and services by increasing the share of shelter in total expenditure from 25.7 to 27.5 percent, and decreasing the share of recreation, education, and reading from 13 to 11.8 percent. What could the reasons for these changes be? What do you think the reasons for these changes are?

Statistics Canada Has Recently Adjusted the CPI Basket of Goods