POLL: Do you support government-run grocery stores? Have your say! 4/7/2026 Advertisement - article continues below Advertisement Related Content Government-run grocery stores are likely to fail. There's a better alternative Grocery co-operatives operate with market discipline while remaining locally owned and member-driven B.C. organization enters debate on government-run grocery amid rising food costs The Bank of Canada said this month that grocery prices have risen by about 22% since 2022