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Canadian Families Brace for Steeper Grocery Bills in 2026

  Canadian households are facing another financial squeeze at the checkout line. Grocery costs are projected to rise between 4% and 6% , leaving the average family of four paying nearly $1,000 more for food compared to 2025. Families are expected to spend $17,571.79 on groceries in 2026 , an increase of $994.63 from the previous year. This marks yet another jump in food costs, which are now 27% higher than they were five years ago . What’s Driving the Increase? Meat prices are expected to lead the surge, with beef projected to climb by as much as 7% . Vegetables may rise 3% to 5% , while fruit could see increases of 1% to 3% . Bakery, dairy, and eggs are forecasted to rise 2% to 4% , while seafood will edge up 1% to 2% . Even restaurant meals and packaged goods are expected to jump 4% to 6% , compounding the pressure on household budgets. Regional Impact Families in Alberta, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec are expected to feel the pinch more acute...
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Trade Tensions Escalate: China and Canada Strike Back at U.S. Tariffs


In a dramatic escalation of global trade tensions, China and Canada have swiftly retaliated against the sweeping tariffs imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The U.S. recently enacted a 25% tariff on most imports from Canada and Mexico, alongside a 10% increase on Chinese goods, doubling the existing duties to 20%.

China responded by imposing tariffs of up to 15% on key U.S. agricultural products, including chicken, wheat, and corn, while Canada announced immediate tariffs of 25% on $20.7 billion worth of American goods, with plans to expand these measures further. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the U.S. actions, calling them unjustified and a violation of trade agreements.

These retaliatory measures are expected to disrupt supply chains and increase costs for businesses and consumers, further straining the already fragile global economy. The trade war shows no signs of abating, with all sides digging in for what could be a prolonged economic standoff.

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