Sylvain Charlebois

More Canadians tapping into savings or borrowing to pay for food: Dalhousie report

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Agri-Food Analytics Lab survey finds private labels gain ground and dining out pushes food budgets higher

Canada’s Food Affordability Crisis Goes Beyond Grocery Prices

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As World Food Day approaches, Sylvain Charlebois examines the widening divide between Canada's agricultural strength and household food security. New income and expense comparisons show why rising disposable incomes have not eliminated affordability pressures for lower- and middle-income Canadians.

Thanksgiving turkey dinner for four estimated to cost 10 per cent more in 2026: Dalhousie report

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Families got a break in 2025 as the turkey basket rose just 0.6 per cent but face an estimated 10 per cent increase this year.

Grocery Prices Face New Pressure as Diesel Costs Rise Across Canada

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Rising diesel costs are adding pressure across Canada’s food supply chain, potentially pushing grocery prices higher in the months ahead.

Why Food Inflation Is Running Hotter in Canada Than the U.S.

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Canadian grocery prices have risen faster than in the U.S. Sylvain Charlebois examines tariffs, productivity, competition, processing capacity and scale.

Canada’s New Counter-Tariffs to Impact Food Sector Supply Chains

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As counter-tariffs come into effect on September 8, Canadian food processors and retailers brace for economic impacts. This article explores how these tariffs could lead to shrinkflation and affect consumer prices in the near future.

Grocery Prices Face New Pressure as Ottawa Imposes Counter-Tariffs

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Sylvain Charlebois examines how Canada’s new counter-tariffs could affect grocery prices, food inflation and affordability as Ottawa extends fuel-tax relief.

Canadians Are Grocery Shopping More Often but Buying Less Each Time

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Canadian grocery shoppers are making more frequent purchases with smaller baskets as traditional grocers lose share, private labels gain ground and consumers increasingly spread spending across multiple retail channels.

Back-to-School lunch basket falls 2.8%, but relief may be temporary: report

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Promotions are easing costs for families, while seasonal pressures and geopolitical risks could push some prices higher by December

Ottawa’s Tariff Retaliation Risks Raising Grocery Prices for Canadians

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Sylvain Charlebois warns that Canadian counter-tariffs on U.S. food, ingredients and agricultural inputs could raise grocery prices and increase costs across the food supply chain.

Canada Could Lose 2,500 Restaurants in 2026 as Industry Pressures Mount

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Canada may avoid the 4,000 restaurant losses once forecast for 2026, but Sylvain Charlebois says up to 2,500 could still disappear as industry pressures intensify.

Canada’s Supply Management System Must Evolve: 10 Myths That Need Rethinking

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Sylvain Charlebois examines 10 common myths about Canada’s supply management system, from dairy prices and subsidies to milk dumping, trade and reform.

Australian Beef Could Help Keep Canadian Consumers in the Beef Aisle

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Australian beef imports may help keep Canadians buying beef as domestic prices remain high, preserving long-term demand while Canada's cattle industry rebuilds.

Protein price spikes offset broad grocery relief in July: Agri-Food Analytics Lab

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Lab said its 50-item food basket increased by 0.3% from June to July, rising by approximately $0.89 to an equal-city average of $298.38.

Trump’s New Tariffs Put Canada’s Food Economy at Risk

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Sylvain Charlebois argues that Canada must urgently re-engage with Washington as new U.S. tariffs threaten alcohol, dairy and broader food-sector trade.

Permanent Daylight Time Could Redirect Canada’s Food Spending

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Sylvain Charlebois examines how permanent daylight time could shift Canadian food spending between grocery stores, restaurants and other businesses.

Canada’s U.S. Alcohol Bans Are Coming Back to Haunt Provinces

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Provincial bans on U.S. alcohol are emerging as a new Canada-U.S. trade flashpoint, writes Sylvain Charlebois, as American lawmakers push for scrutiny of provincial liquor monopolies.

Trade Uncertainty Is Becoming Canada’s Biggest Economic Risk

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As CUSMA enters review and China imposes new duties on Canadian products, Canada's agri-food sector faces mounting trade uncertainty that threatens investment and economic growth.

Why Bureaucratic Delays Are Making Food More Expensive in Canada

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Administrative delays affecting imported meat shipments may be adding millions in unnecessary costs to Canada's food supply chain, argues Sylvain Charlebois.

Canada’s Food Prices Have Outpaced Inflation Every Month Under Carney

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Food inflation has exceeded Canada's overall inflation rate for 15 consecutive months under Prime Minister Mark Carney, highlighting ongoing affordability concerns for households.

The Hidden Cost of Grocery Promotions in Canada

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Supplier-funded grocery promotions may be creating hidden costs throughout Canada's food supply chain. Sylvain Charlebois examines how these practices can affect prices over time.

Generation X Leads Canadians in Throwing Away Food Past Date Labels: Survey

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New survey data suggest Generation X is the most likely Canadian age group to discard food after date labels pass, while Gen Z appears more willing to assess food quality before throwing it away.

Canada’s Economy Is Shrinking. Why Hasn’t the Food Sector Followed?

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Canada's economy is shrinking, but the food sector remains resilient. Sylvain Charlebois examines why agri-food has held up and the risks ahead.

Why Chicken Prices in Canada Could Surge Again This Summer

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Chicken prices in Canada could rise again this summer as supply shortages, imports, and market pressures intensify across the poultry industry.

Taxing Convenience Foods Punishes the Wrong Canadians

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Quebec’s food tax changes are reigniting debate over whether taxing convenience foods unfairly burdens seniors, single households, and working Canadians.
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