Sylvain Charlebois
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 9/2/2026
Ottawa cuts taxes at the pump, then adds them to the grocery bill
Canada can defend its economic interests without pretending that counter-tariffs are painless - 8/30/2026
How Canadian grocery habits are shifting: more trips, smaller baskets
New research from NielsenIQ reveals a consumer who is constantly searching for value - 8/24/2026
Don’t tax Canada’s pink gold
Potash is Canada’s “pink gold”—one of the country’s most valuable natural resources and a cornerstone of global food production - 8/23/2026
Ottawa’s tariff trap: Don’t weaponize the grocery bill
A counter-tariff may look patriotic in Ottawa. At the checkout, it is still a tax paid by Canadians - 8/19/2026
Canadians paid dairy farmers for competition consumers never got
Canadian taxpayers paid billions to compensate dairy farmers for presumed market losses, while much of the promised dairy competition never made it past the border - 8/13/2026
Ten myths Canadians need to stop believing about supply management
Supply management’s greatest threat is its refusal to evolve - 8/10/2026
Why are chicken prices skyrocketing in Canada—and where is Ottawa?
When Canadian production falls short, the federal government needs to step in to keep prices at bay - 8/8/2026
How rumoured Canadian dairy changes could trigger more milk dumping
Ottawa must prioritize transparency and policy reform to keep the dairy industry in tact - 8/4/2026
Why cheap Australian beef may be Canadian beef’s best friend
Australian beef is not stealing Canadian customers—it may be keeping them at the meat counter until Canadian beef becomes affordable again - 7/29/2026
Have you eaten halal meat without knowing it?
Halal meat isn’t the problem—keeping Canadians in the dark is
