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Buy now, pay later use for groceries doubles in Canada as food costs rise

Now Magazine

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July 10, 2026

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Buy now, pay later use for groceries doubles in Canada as food costs rise

What to know A new report suggests grocery prices in Canada are continuing to rise, prompting more shoppers to change where they buy food and,... The post Buy now, pay later use for groceries doubles in Canada as food costs rise appeared first on NOW Toronto.

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How other outlets are covering this story

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Toronto Sun

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· Jun 24, 2026

CHARELBOIS: Why food is more expensive in Canada: Exhibit 4271

Why CFIA Bureaucracy Is Adding to Canada's Food Inflation Problem.

Western Standard

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· Jun 28, 2026

Think tank warns Ottawa's canned vegetable tariffs will drive up food costs

A Montreal-based public policy think tank is warning that Ottawa’s newly imposed tariffs on imported canned vegetables will add to grocery bills at a time when Canadians are already struggling with rising food prices.

Loonie Politics

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· Jul 1, 2026

Chips, rotisserie chickens and other foods go provincial sales tax-free in Manitoba

WINNIPEG — Manitoba is cutting its provincial sales tax on store-bought food starting today. Most groceries are already tax-exempt, but the July 1 change means there will no longer be seven per cent PST charged on products such as chips, rotisserie chickens and baked goods. The tax cut applies to food sold at grocery and [] The post Chips, rotisserie chickens and other foods go provincial sales tax-free in Manitoba appeared first on Loonie Politics.

CBC News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Fact check: How have grocery prices changed in a year?

Grocery prices keep rising more than a year after Carney said Canadians would hold his government to account based on 'their experience at the grocery store.' Here are the facts.

Global News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Manitoba’s provincial sales tax cut on store-bought food takes effect

The tax cut applies to food sold at grocery and convenience stores, but it's still charged at restaurants, bakeries and bars.

Euro Weekly News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Why your weekly shop in Spain feels more expensive than last year

If you have noticed your supermarket bill going up even though you are buying the same things, you are not []

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Related coverage for "Buy now, pay later use for groceries doubles in Canada as food costs rise": Toronto Sun — CHARELBOIS: Why food is more expensive in Canada: Exhibit 4271. Western Standard — Think tank warns Ottawa's canned vegetable tariffs will drive up food costs. Loonie Politics — Chips, rotisserie chickens and other foods go provincial sales tax-free in Manitoba. CBC News — Fact check: How have grocery prices changed in a year?. Global News — Manitoba’s provincial sales tax cut on store-bought food takes effect. Euro Weekly News — Why your weekly shop in Spain feels more expensive than last year