Sylvain Charlebois
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 3/23/2025
Our next election isn’t really about Trump. It’s about your grocery bill
In this election, the real question isn’t how Canada should deal with Donald Trump—it’s whether we’re ready to navigate a new food world order shaped by superpower rivalry, where access, affordability and sovereignty are all on the ballot - 3/18/2025
Farmers pay the price for Ottawa’s EV obsession
Ottawa is betting billions on a speculative EV industry while leaving Canadian farmers and seafood harvesters to pay the price—proof that in this trade war, agriculture is just collateral damage - 3/16/2025
Carney’s carbon tax rebrand won’t stop food prices from rising
Eliminating the consumer carbon tax is a political move, not an economic solution. The real burden remains embedded in the supply chain, compounding costs at every stage and ultimately driving up food prices for Canadians - 3/11/2025
Five years after the panic, food supply chains hold strong—even with Trump’s uncertainty
Canada’s food supply chains have endured five years of turmoil, proving their resilience. From pandemic panic to trade disruptions, our agri-food sector adapts and delivers, no matter the crisis - 3/9/2025
Canada keeps losing at geopolitics—and our farmers pay the price
Canada keeps picking fights it can’t win—now our farmers are paying the price for Ottawa’s reckless trade policies - 3/2/2025
From Kyiv to Ottawa: The real war is over resources, not borders
The Ukrainian situation has shown the world that the new face of power isn’t invasion, but economic coercion. The United States sought Ukraine’s resources under the guise of peace—Canada must recognize that its own water, energy, and agricultural data could be the next targets - 2/25/2025
Nova Scotia smashes food trade barriers—will the rest of Canada follow?
Interprovincial trade barriers have quietly strangled economic growth for decades—Nova Scotia just proved that breaking them down is not only possible but necessary for a stronger, more competitive Canada - 2/23/2025
Canada’s internal trade fix? Anand’s plan leaves major barriers untouched
Supply management is the linchpin of Canada’s internal trade dysfunction, keeping food prices high and stifling competition. While Ottawa celebrates minor progress in removing trade barriers, the real roadblock remains untouched—an outdated system that prioritizes protectionism over affordability and efficiency - 2/17/2025
Food prices fooled you—the GST holiday’s hidden trick
The GST Holiday was a temporary fix for a deeper problem. Now that it's gone, consumers face a stark reality—without lasting tax relief, opportunity pricing and cost pressures will drive food prices back up. The real test for affordability starts now - 2/17/2025
Why Canadians still reject online grocery shopping
Canadians trust their own judgment when selecting fresh food—online shopping has yet to replicate that confidence
