Chart of the century?

A breakdown of inflation speaks volumes about how the Canadian economy has evolved since the turn of the century. The chart shows change in prices since 2000, highlighting how fast-rising prices in labour-intensive industries have been offset by declines in the cost of tradeable goods, emphasizing the benefits of globalization now at stake as free trade has gone into reverse.

Data based on a six-month rolling average.
THE GLOBE AND MAIL Source: Statistics Canada