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Sylvain Charlebois

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Chicken Shortages Push Canadian Retail Prices Higher

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 Food Industry Is Hooked on Temporary Foreign Workers

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Canada’s food inflation rose 3.3% in July, with tariffs on essentials driving grocery costs higher than overall inflation.
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