Surprise inflation hike won't knock Bank of Canada off sidelines, economists say The price of food bought from the grocery store rose 5% annually in December How Canada became the food inflation capital of the G7 Temporary tax breaks don’t fix inflation — they postpone it and make it worse Grocers say they're being squeezed by Manitoba milk-price freeze CFIG says the move hits retailers when their wholesale prices are going up, which will eat into profit margins Don’t bet the farm on a dying deal What Carney’s trip to Beijing revealed: Ottawa knows CUSMA could collapse before year’s end Food prices expected to continue to climb again this year Researchers from universities across Canada share their insights on the 2026 Canada Food Price Report From McDonald’s price freeze to a price war—and a supply-chain squeeze McDonald’s can outlast a price war; the real question is who absorbs the damage upstream Unemployment rate jumps to 6.8% in December despite job gain The economy added 8,200 jobs last month Canada’s food sector navigating tariffs far better than U.S.: study According to the report by Richter, Canada's food sector has found ways to stay resilient in the face of challenges Bank of Canada expected to cut interest rates after last-minute inflation report Financial markets expecting the central bank to break a string of three consecutive holds Carney announces supports for sectors affected by U.S. tariffs Measures include a $5 billion fund to help companies pivot while keeping skills and production in Canada 1