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Why Your Grocery Bill Keeps Rising — And What You Can Do About It

  It's not just gas. Canada's food inflation hit its highest pace in over a year in May 2026 — and produce prices are leading the charge. MoneySavings.ca  |  June 27, 2026 If your grocery receipts have been giving you sticker shock lately, you're not imagining things. Canada's official inflation figures, released by Statistics Canada on June 22, confirm that food prices are climbing faster than the overall cost of living — and have been for 16 consecutive months . If you're trying to figure out why your weekly shop costs so much more than it did a year ago, here's a plain-English breakdown — and some practical steps you can take to soften the blow. By the Numbers — May 2026 (Statistics Canada) Overall CPI: +3.2% year over year (highest since December 2023) Grocery prices (food purchased from stores): +4.3% year over year Fresh vegetables: +9.0% year over year Fresh fruit: +5.3% year over year Tomatoes: +45.2% year over year Lettuce: +10.7% year over year G...

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U.S. Considers 15‑Year Security Pact for Ukraine in Emerging Peace Proposal

                                                 Donald Trump shakes hands with Volodymyr Zelensky.

The United States has offered Ukraine a 15‑year security guarantee as part of a broader peace framework aimed at ending the war with Russia, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Zelensky described the proposal as a meaningful step but emphasized that Ukraine is seeking a longer-term commitment, ideally spanning 30 to 50 years, to ensure lasting protection against future Russian aggression.

The discussions took place during Zelensky’s meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at Mar‑a‑Lago, where both sides reviewed potential terms for a negotiated settlement. While Washington has expressed optimism that the two countries are closer to an agreement, several major issues remain unresolved — including the status of Russian forces and the future of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Zelensky reiterated that credible, long-duration security guarantees are essential for any sustainable peace. He warned that without them, the conflict risks reigniting even if a temporary deal is reached.

Negotiations are ongoing, and both sides acknowledge that the path to a final agreement remains complex.

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