Inflation

CHARLEBOIS – GST/HST holiday is a short-term gift with long-term pain

December 8, 2024 // 2 Comments

Rather than implementing a temporary tax holiday, Ottawa should have permanently eliminated the GST on food By SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS Dalhousie University IT’S OFFICIAL. [Continue]

NATIONAL PULSE – Inflation drops but groceries and rent still a struggle

October 21, 2024 // 0 Comments

Seven-in-10 renters say they can’t afford to buy a home yet (30%) or have given up on ownership (41%) By ANGUS REID INSTITUTE October 21, 2024 – As Canadians absorb the [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Food chains have a lot of explaining to do on grocery prices

March 8, 2023 // 1 Comment

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE PRICE OF GROCERIES will be the focus of a new phase of a parliamentary probe today, and Canadians will be anxiously awaiting the [Continue]

KNOX – Why it now costs $21.50 for a cheeseburger and fries

February 12, 2023 // 0 Comments

WANT TO KNOW why your cheeseburger and fries cost $21.50? Dave Craggs just broke it down in a poster on the front door of Ferris’ Grill and Garden Patio: • Wages [Continue]