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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 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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Canada’s Food Prices Hinge on TFW Program Debate

Liberal and Conservative plans for Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program could shape food prices, youth jobs, and restaurant costs in very different ways.
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SAQ’s U.S. Alcohol Giveaway Spotlights Retail Waste

Quebec’s SAQ gives away $300K in U.S. booze as Crown Royal faces change, raising questions about liquor board retail strategy and supply chain politics.
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U.S. Ends De Minimis Rule, Threatening Canadian Food Exports

The U.S. will scrap its de minimis exemption, disrupting Canadian food exporters and raising barriers for small producers entering the U.S. market.
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Tariffs Blamed as Canadian Food Inflation Outpaces CPI

Canada’s food inflation rose 3.3% in July, with tariffs on essentials driving grocery costs higher than overall inflation.
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Why Canada’s Rising Food Recalls Mean Safer Standards

Food recalls in Canada are rising, but stricter rules and AI show our food system is safer than ever.
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Lab-Grown Butter Sparks Debate on Future of Food

Savor’s lab-made butter aims to disrupt food production, but taste, culture, and affordability may decide its fate beyond climate benefits.
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Tariffs Push Bick’s Pickles Off Canadian Shelves

Bick’s pickles disappear as tariffs drive up costs, leaving shoppers with fewer choices and higher prices.
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Rice Prices in Canada Surge Nearly 50% in 2025 Amid Tariffs and Global Supply Shocks

Canadian rice prices have jumped 48.9% in 2025, driven by tariffs, export limits, and global supply pressures, raising concerns over affordability.
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