Sylvain Charlebois

A Canadian surtax would therefore raise costs for U.S. fertilizer distributors and farmers, at least initially. But that does not mean Americans would absorb the entire cost.

Canada’s dependence on the US market is a concern. But diversification is a long-term commercial strategy, Sylvain Charlebois writes.

Smaller baskets, more frequent purchases and the rise of store brands reveal a consumer who is constantly searching for value.

The Canadian grocery shopper is changing—and not in subtle ways.

Dairy Aisle at a Loblaw grocery store. Image: StuCor Construction Ltd.

Imports may slow beef inflation, but they cannot manufacture affordability.

Ottawa risks punishing Canadian producers rather than American buyers.

In other words, Canadians paid part of Ottawa’s retaliation bill. Our warning was not ideological; it was Economics 101. Read on.

Ottawa is easing the pain at the pump while its new counter-tariffs will put upward pressure on grocery bills

What Ottawa gives back at the pump, it takes away at the grocery checkout