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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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NATO head pushes Canada to meet 2% defence spending target

 

Speaking in Ottawa on Wednesday, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged Canada to meet the target agreed upon by members of the military alliance: spending at least two percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on defense. 

While Canada has made commitments in this regard, Stoltenberg expects all allies to do more and follow through on their pledges. Notably, in 2023, there was an unprecedented 11% increase in defense spending across European Allies and Canada, with 18 Allies expected to meet the 2% GDP target in 2024—a significant rise since 2014 when only three Allies achieved it. 

Canada’s current forecasted defense spending is around 1.36% of GDP, projected to reach 1.43% by fiscal year 2024-25. 

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