Sylvain Charlebois
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 3/24/2026
Manitoba just proved that taxing food is a policy choice, not a necessity
As grocery costs soar, Manitoba’s latest policy shift proves that taxing essentials isn’t a necessity—it’s a choice - 3/22/2026
The grocery squeeze: How rising prices are eroding financial security for Canadians
One in three households is relying on savings or credit to cover basic food needs - 3/19/2026
Kraft Heinz bets big on Canada. What it means for the food industry
More than just a capital injection, the company's $250-million investment could signal a shift in the country's supply chain - 3/15/2026
Canada's food inflation is slowing—but the squeeze isn't over
Food inflation may be cooling on paper, but for Canadians pushing carts down grocery aisles, the math still doesn’t add up - 3/12/2026
Global shocks are driving food prices. Canada's policies are making it worse
Canada isn't equipped to absorb global disruptions and faces internal disruptions including interprovincial trade barriers, industrial carbon tax and supply management constraints - 3/10/2026
The rise of the pajama economy
Shopping in sleepwear isn't a fashion statement—it’s an economic signal - 3/7/2026
Rising oil prices fuel increase in food prices
When energy prices rise, its felt throughout the entire supply chain before eventually hitting customers' wallets - 3/5/2026
Quebec seeks to protect the squeak
If adopted, new rules require that cheese curds be made with Quebec milk and produced within the province - 3/3/2026
Why the Iran war could spike grocery prices
"Global conflicts rarely stay geopolitical for long, eventually they show up on grocery receipts"
