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Jan 27

Prime Minister Carney announces new measures to make groceries and other essentials more affordable for Canadians

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January 26, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario The global landscape is rapidly changing, leaving economies, businesses, and workers under a cloud of uncertainty. In response, Canada’s new government is focused on what…

Dec 05

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Canada’s Food Price Report 2023

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Canada’s Food Price Report 2023 predicts Canadian families will spend up to $1065 more on food next year Canadians will continue to feel the effects of high food inflation and insecurity Halifax —…

Nov 22

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2018 Highlights of the Fall Economic Statement

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Our Government’s plan to strengthen the middle class and grow the economy is working – and the results speak for themselves. Across Canada, more Canadians are working, wages are growing,…

Jan 03

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Min. wage hikes could cost Canada’s economy 60,000 jobs by 2019: Bank of Canada

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Minimum wage hikes across Canada this year could cost about 60,000 jobs by 2019, the Bank of Canada says in a new report. READ BANK OF CANADA REPORT HERE As of…

Jul 24

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Ontario labour activists, business clash over Bill 148

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On Friday the committee hearing on proposals for labour reform was packed as it was the last in a set of Ontario-wide public deputations, the Toronto Star reported. Economists, labour activists and…

Apr 14

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Canadians cutting back on meat, switching to cheaper brands: poll

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April 4, 2016 – The rising cost of groceries has left the majority of Canadians finding it harder to afford to feed their households, and it’s not only the working…

Dec 16

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Food prices to increase in 2016

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The University of Guelph Food Price Report 2016 reports a 2% to 4% increase on food prices. Meats – 2.5% to 4.5% Fish and seafood – 1% to 3% Dairy and…

economy

Prime Minister Carney announces new measures to make groceries and other essentials more affordable for Canadians

Canada’s Food Price Report 2023

2018 Highlights of the Fall Economic Statement

Min. wage hikes could cost Canada’s economy 60,000 jobs by 2019: Bank of Canada

Ontario labour activists, business clash over Bill 148

Canadians cutting back on meat, switching to cheaper brands: poll

Food prices to increase in 2016

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