Manitoba premier says grocery tax cut will expand to corner stores Change will remove the tax from snacks, soft drinks and prepared meals such as rotisserie chickens 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 Annual inflation cools to 1.8% in February, StatCan says Inflation on food purchased from stores cooled to 4.1% in February, down from 4.8% the month before 3M Canadian adults taking GLP-1 drugs, reshaping eating and spending, survey suggests From smaller portions to fewer take-out orders and an increase in protein-rich foods, weight-loss drugs are changing how Canadians eat
