Sylvain Charlebois
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 1/22/2025
How the GST holiday distorted Canada's food inflation story
Statistics Canada’s inflation report is clear: Canadians paid less for food in December. But this does not mean food became genuinely cheaper. Quite the opposite - 1/20/2025
Rethinking taxation of prepared foods
Taxing prepared foods at grocery stores is not only regressive but also unfair to those who lack the time, ability, or resources to cook—it's time to reconsider this policy - 1/19/2025
Canada lets Cherry Blossom melt away
If we don’t prioritize food manufacturing in Canada, the loss of Cherry Blossom will be just another step in a continuing decline of our iconic food heritage - 1/13/2025
Plant-based milk: A question of fairness or hidden agendas?
Charging extra for plant-based alternatives at the coffee shop, despite their often-lower costs compared to dairy milk, raises critical questions of fairness, transparency, and potential hidden motivations - 1/6/2025
Bills that should never have existed: How Ottawa’s chaos saved farmers and consumers
In a country that prides itself on innovation and choice, policies like Bills C-282 and C-293 represented a dangerous overreach—proof that good governance sometimes means letting bad ideas die - 1/2/2025
Canada needs an ‘axe the tax’ election—but not for the reasons you think
For years, the carbon tax narrative has been dominated by a one-sided scientific perspective, funded and reinforced by Ottawa, leaving little room for a balanced debate on its true impact on food security, affordability, and economic competitiveness - 12/29/2024
In praise of ultra-processed foods
Food processing has not only nourished billions, it has liberated societies, enabling greater gender equality, economic participation and global food security—it’s a legacy worth defending - 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
