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How to Protect Your Wallet from Rising Food Prices in Canada

   The 2026 Survival Guide — 10 proven strategies to cut your grocery bill and fight back against inflation. MoneySavings.ca  ·  May 10, 2026  ·  8 min read If your grocery bill has been quietly climbing, you're not imagining it. Canadian families are facing the steepest food inflation in years — but with the right strategies, you can fight back. Here's exactly what to do. The Numbers Are Real — And They Hurt Let's not sugarcoat it. According to the 2026 Canada Food Price Report , food prices across the country are expected to rise between 4% and 6% this year, driven largely by beef prices climbing roughly 7%. The culprits? A perfect storm of US–Canada trade tariffs, shrinking cattle herds, and rising supply chain costs. $17,571 Projected food spend for a family of 4 in 2026 +$994 More than in 2025 — per family, per year +27% Higher than just five years ago 4–6% Overall food price increas...
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Ontario Refers Skills Fund Audit to Police Amid Irregularities

David Piccini, Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development speaks as Ontario Premier Doug Ford listens during a funding announcement in Hamilton, Ont., Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025.


The Ontario government has asked the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to investigate a company that received millions from the province’s Skills Development Fund after a forensic audit uncovered financial irregularities.

A routine audit in 2023 flagged concerns with the company, prompting a deeper forensic review. The audit findings have now been forwarded to police for investigation. The company at the center of the probe, Keel Digital Solutions (also known as Keel Mind), had received more than $37 million in provincial funding to develop mental health support platforms, including initiatives aimed at assisting police services.

The Skills Development Fund, overseen by Labour Minister David Piccini, is a $2.5 billion program designed to support training and workforce development projects across Ontario. However, the fund has faced growing controversy in recent weeks over transparency and accountability in how grants are awarded.

Keel Digital Solutions has defended its record, stating that no “red flags” were raised during earlier reviews. Still, the government’s decision to involve the OPP underscores the seriousness of the concerns raised by auditors.

This development adds to mounting scrutiny of the Ford government’s handling of the Skills Development Fund, with critics demanding clearer oversight of taxpayer dollars. The OPP investigation will determine whether any criminal wrongdoing occurred in the administration or use of the funds.


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