Self-Inflicted Wounds Will Sink Canada
Commentary Canadians have plenty to worry about these days, from grocery bills and housing costs to government debt and our increasingly difficult relationship with the United States. These issues may seem unrelated. They aren’t. Canada is entering a period when we need to be more competitive, more productive, and more economically resilient. Yet too many [...]
TL;DR
- Canada faces multiple worries including grocery bills, housing costs, government debt, and U.S. relations.
- These issues are interconnected and demand increased competitiveness, productivity, and economic resilience.
- Many obstacles hindering Canada are self-inflicted.
- Food prices have risen significantly, with a family of four expected to spend $17,571 on food in 2026.
- Food prices are 27 percent higher than five years ago.