Bank of Canada holds key interest rate steady at 2.25% in soft economy Macklem said it’s “too early to tell how well the Canadian economy will adjust to current tariffs and ongoing uncertainty.” Metro reports discount growth in Q1 as consumers continue to seek value The retailer plans to add a dozen new or converted discount banners in fiscal 2026 Metro Q1 profit down on frozen food distribution centre costs Sales for the quarter totalled $5.29 billion Canada is poised to lose 4,000 restaurants in 2026. Does anyone care? When menu prices rise and profits fall at the same time, you’re not seeing growth — you’re seeing a sector trying to breathe Else Nutrition taps Natie Zilberberg as CFO Zilberberg brings more than a decade of experience to the role Jobs, economy top voters' priorities at the end of a turbulent 2025: Nanos poll Shelf life: Where Canada's grocery industry is headed next From market volatility to emerging shopper trends in grocery, Sylvain Charlebois looks to 2026 and beyond Ex-grocery executive, Jones, says customer is boss as he eyes B.C. Conservative job Darrell Jones is pitching a business-first approach focused on affordability, health care and the economy Inflation steady at 2.2% in November despite grocery price hike Grocery prices were up 4.7% year-over-year in November Empire CEO on discount expansion, broader banner growth ahead St-Laurent says uneven regional market share gives it room to grow 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last