Sylvain Charlebois
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 12/15/2024
T’was the week before Christmas, and all through the malls…
This GST holiday was supposed to bring cheer to Canadians, but instead it’s a policy wrapped in chaos, proving that good intentions mean little without proper execution - 12/5/2024
Canada's Food Price Report 2025: Why the GST holiday could backfire
Temporary fixes like GST holidays and one-time cheques may offer fleeting relief, but as Canada's Food Price Report 2025 highlights, addressing systemic challenges is the only path to sustainable food affordability and resilience - 12/2/2024
Cow farts and consumer trust: Is Canada sacrificing trust for climate optics?
Addressing climate change is vital, but it should never come at the cost of consumer trust or the integrity of our food supply - 12/1/2024
Is Canada's Food Price Report actually accurate? Most of the time
Food forecasts are never perfect, but methodological innovation and continuous learning bring us closer each year to a better understanding of price dynamics - 11/28/2024
The hidden costs of Ottawa’s food tax holiday
While a tax holiday on food may seem like a gift to consumers, its ripple effects—logistical headaches for grocers, inflationary risks, and regional disparities—could leave Canadians paying the price long after the holidays are over - 11/25/2024
Trump’s 'Auld Lang Syne' and the return of threats to shake up agri-food
President-Elect Trump’s return is a wake-up call for Ottawa—a stark reminder that our economic reliance on American markets leaves us vulnerable to the whims of U.S. policy, where even the threat of tariffs can shake the very foundation of our food economy - 11/21/2024
Is the GST holiday an inflation trap?
Temporary tax breaks and cash handouts might feel like a gift, but they risk fueling inflation and leaving Canadians with higher food prices long after the holidays - 11/20/2024
The rotten core of Canada’s food industry trust crisis
To rebuild trust, Canada’s food industry must confront its demons—price fixing scandals and anti-competitive property controls are eroding consumer confidence and stifling the innovation and fairness the market desperately needs - 11/17/2024
Why Canadians aren’t ready to trade steak for crickets
Crickets may be sustainable, but when it comes to Canadian plates, culture and tradition still outweigh climate goals - 11/10/2024
Trump isn’t the biggest threat to Canada’s agri-food sector
The real challenge lies in keeping Canada's agri-food sector competitive. Otherwise, Canadian grocers may turn to cheaper U.S. imports
