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Groceries Are Getting Pricier Again: How Canadians Can Save

  Groceries Are Getting Pricier Again: How Canadians Can Save If your grocery bill feels heavier lately, you're not imagining it. Food prices in Canada have jumped significantly in 2026 , and families across the country are feeling the squeeze at checkout. According to recent data, vegetables and meat are each up more than 9% year-over-year, and the average family of four is projected to spend about $994 more on groceries in 2026 than in 2025 . For many households, that's nearly $1,000 in extra food costs they weren't expecting. But here's the good news: you don't have to accept higher grocery bills as inevitable . With the right strategies and a bit of planning, you can fight back against inflation and keep your food budget in check. We've compiled the most practical, actionable tips that work for Canadian households right now. The Reality Check: Canada's inflation rate hit 2.4% in June, with food prices leading the way. Ontario is experiencing the highest...

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Pharmacare in Canada: A Dream or a Reality?

 


The fate of Canada's pharmacare plan is uncertain as the federal government faces challenges in implementing a universal drug coverage program, even if a bill to create one passes in Parliament. Bill C-213, the Canada Pharmacare Act, aims to establish a national framework for pharmacare that would ensure all Canadians have access to prescription drugs based on their medical needs, not their ability to pay. 

However, the bill does not specify how the program would be funded, administered or negotiated with the provinces and territories, leaving many questions unanswered about the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of pharmacare. Some experts and stakeholders have expressed doubts about whether Ottawa has the political will, the constitutional authority and the fiscal capacity to deliver on its promise of pharmacare, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that has strained the health care system and the public purse.

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