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Sylvain Charlebois

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is Senior Director of the Agri-Foods Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University in Halifax. Also at Dalhousie, he is Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculty of Agriculture. His current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety, and has published four books and many peer-reviewed journal articles in several publications. His research has been featured in a number of newspapers, including The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.
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Canada’s GLP-1 Shift Is Reshaping the Food Economy

Canada’s growing GLP-1 use is driving major shifts in food spending, grocery habits, and restaurant demand, reshaping the nation’s food economy.
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U.S. Tariff Reversal Expected to Ease Food Costs for Canada

Canada stands to benefit as the U.S. rolls back food-related tariffs, lowering input costs for retailers and easing pressure on the supply chain.
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‘Buy Canadian’ Food Sales Surge as Shoppers Shift Habits

‘Made in Canada’ food sales jump over 10% as Canadians shift grocery spending toward homegrown products amid global uncertainty.
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Chicken Shortages Push Canadian Retail Prices Higher

Canada’s chicken supply crisis is driving record retail prices, exposing flaws in the country’s supply-management system.
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Ottawa’s Budget Misses the Mark on Grocery Prices

Ottawa’s 2025 budget falls short on food affordability, offering little direct grocery relief while relying on trade and infrastructure to ease costs.
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Why Food Prices Spike Every October and February in Canada

Seasonal food inflation in Canada stems from supplier–grocer contract cycles, not just global forces. The Grocery Code could bring stability says Sylvain Charlebois.
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Health Canada’s Quiet Move on Cloned Meat Could Shake Retail Trust

Health Canada plans to deregulate cloned meat, allowing it into Canada’s food supply without labels — a move that could unsettle retailers and consumers alike.
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U.S. Tariffs Threaten Canadian Agri-Food Exports

Escalating U.S. tariffs and strained diplomacy are disrupting Canada’s agri-food trade, raising risks for exporters and cross-border retail supply chains.
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Canada’s Food Inflation Surges to Top of G7 Rankings

Canada’s food inflation reaches 4%, ranking among the highest in the G7 as tariffs, trade friction, and a weaker dollar drive grocery prices higher. 
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Trump’s Beef Politics Could Leave Canada Paying the Price

Global beef shifts and U.S. populist trade moves could push Canadian beef prices even higher amid industry concentration and supply constraints.
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Nestlé’s Global Layoffs Expose Trouble for Canada’s Food Industry

Nestlé’s 16,000 job cuts highlight a deeper crisis in Canada’s food manufacturing sector as demand shifts and industry giants falter.
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Canada’s EV Tariffs Cost Farmers Billions

Canada’s EV tariffs are triggering Chinese retaliation and devastating canola exports, costing Canadian farmers billions in lost trade and income.
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Canada’s Food Industry Is Hooked on Temporary Foreign Workers

Canada’s food industry faces growing dependence on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program as fines and violations highlight systemic reliance, says Sylvain Charlebois. 
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Rising Coffee Prices Brew New Realities for Canadian Consumers

Canadians face higher coffee prices as Tim Hortons and others adjust costs amid global supply pressures and climate impacts.
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Ottawa Considers Changes to Canada’s Dairy Supply Management

Ottawa weighs reforms to Canada’s dairy supply management as USMCA pressures mount, raising questions about competitiveness and farm stability.
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Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Hold Steady for Canadians in 2025

The cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for four in Canada is nearly unchanged in 2025, with turkey prices down but side dishes climbing.
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Starbucks Closures Signal Shift in the Third Place

Starbucks closures in Canada highlight changing café culture as the economics of the third place face rising competition and evolving consumer habits.
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TikTok’s Influence on Food Trends and Consumer Spending

TikTok has transformed food marketing, driving viral trends that reshape consumer choices and industry strategies worldwide.
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Solo Dining and Cost Pressures Reshape Canadian Restaurants

Rising costs and solo dining trends are reshaping Canada’s restaurant sector, shifting food culture toward individual, functional dining experiences.
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Political Optics Are Hurting Canada’s Food Policy

Staged political stunts on food and trade risk deepening Canada’s food illiteracy and misrepresenting our agri-food system.
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Canada’s Food Inflation Climbs as Tariffs Drive Grocery Costs

Canadian food inflation hit 3.4% in August as counter-tariffs and GST policies pushed grocery prices above overall inflation rates.
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When Buying Canadian Becomes a Marketing Mirage

Canadians want authenticity in food, not maple-washing,. Companies risk losing trust if they exploit patriotism without delivering on values, says Sylvain Charlebois.
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Carney’s Nation-Building Plan Needs a Food Strategy

Canada’s nation-building plan highlights energy and infrastructure, but food and agriculture need equal investment to secure future prosperity.
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Food Delivery Apps Reshape Canadian Eating Habits

Convenience drives more Canadians to rely on UberEats and DoorDash, with cultural shifts impacting kitchens, campuses, and family meals.
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Pumpkin Spice Sales Surge Across Canada

Canada’s pumpkin spice market hits US$154M as consumers embrace seasonal indulgence, showing strong demand despite high food costs.
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