Statistics Canada plans to release its next inflation report on a day when domestic markets are closed for a holiday. Economists warn this timing will create distortions in trading and hand an advantage to foreign investors who can act while Canadian desks are offline.

The move breaks with standard practice, where key economic data is published during market hours to allow for immediate price discovery. It raises concerns about volatility when trading resumes and could disadvantage local portfolio managers and retail traders who won't have time to react.

For investors, the timing complicates risk management and hedging strategies tied to the Bank of Canada's policy outlook. The central bank itself has no control over the statistical agency's schedule, leaving markets to grapple with the fallout from this unconventional release.