Current Situation and Outlook Next, I would like to talk about price developments in Japan. The year-on-year rate of change in the consumer price index (CPI) for all items less fresh food, despite being affected by the reduction in mobile phone charges, has been slightly positive, reflecting price rises of energy and other items.
For Canada, structural reform has a broad context, with priorities across a number of jurisdictions. The financial system, with its vital role in supporting a healthy modern economy, has been and will continue to be one priority.