Canada likely to avoid recession, begin recovering in second half of 2024: Deloitte Still, a number of worrisome trends weigh on the economy Ontario minimum wage to increase Oct. 1 to $17.20 an hour New minimum wage rate will be the second highest of the provinces Statistics Canada says population growth rate in 2023 was highest since 1957 Growth thanks to a surge in the number of temporary residents 'Climateflation:' Higher temperatures mean higher food prices A new study links climate shocks to inflation Grocery store sales down in January, Statistics Canada says Agency says retail sales were down 0.3% for the month Rich cocoa prices hitting shoppers with bitter chocolate costs as Easter approaches Cocoa futures have surged this year, roughly doubling since the start of 2024 Grocery prices rose more slowly than overall inflation in February for first time since 2021: StatCan Inflation rate slowed to 2.8% last month as price growth unexpectedly eased How grocers can win the breakfast crowd Consumers favour ease and convenience for the first meal of the day 2024 Grocery IQ Study: Taking Stock of Grocery Shopper Attitudes and Behaviours (part one) Our exclusive research takes the pulse of grocery shoppers in Canada Why drought on the prairies is making steak more expensive While inflation is starting to moderate in a number of food categories, the drought factor means beef prices are not First Previous 11 12 13 14 15 Next Last