Sylvain Charlebois
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 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 - 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
