Republican to introduce bill prompting trade investigation into Canadian booze bans Several provincial liquor boards stopped purchasing American alcohol last year Alcohol bans are coming back to haunt Canada Provincial monopolies are not immune to international trade rules This week in grocery news: U.S. declines CUSMA renewal; new Walmart, Maxi and Pharmaprix stores Here’s what you might have missed U.S. not renewing trade agreement with Canada and Mexico in 'current form' Trade agreement will remain in place as negotiations continue Economic growth expected to hit 0.7% in 2026, rebounding to 2% in 2027, Deloitte says Trade tensions, energy costs, supply chain pressures and lower confidence weighing on the economy Why food is more expensive in Canada: Exhibit 4271 CFIA bureaucracy is adding to Canada's food inflation problem Manitoba eyes shrinkflation law, grocery store in downtown Winnipeg Announcement follows the release of a study that analyzed grocery pricing in the province Ottawa wants answers on food prices. It may not like what it finds For years, Canadians were told many times grocers alone were responsible for rising food prices. The reality is far more complicated—and far more uncomfortable Trump 'not looking to renew' CUSMA trade pact, says no need for Canadian imports Comments support speculation that the U.S. will choose the non-renewal and non-withdrawal option Canadians worry about food prices. They should worry more about taxes Canadians spend far more of their annual income covering taxes than putting food on the table 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last