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Canadians paid 45% more for tomatoes and 25% more for beef chuck in May: StatCan inflation report

National Post

National Post

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June 22, 2026

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Inflation increased 3.2 per cent year-over-year in May, driven by higher gas and grocery prices, according to Statistics Canada

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Now Magazine

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· Jul 10, 2026

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.

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.

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.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 1, 2026

San Antonio meat market offers budget-friendly alternatives ahead of Fourth of July

As families prepare for Fourth of July cookouts, rising beef prices continue to affect shoppers’ grocery budgets.

CBC News

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· Jul 4, 2026

Feeling sticker shock over Canadian beef? Here's why — and what's being done about it

Why do beef prices keep going up, and when can Canadians expect relief? CBC's The House spoke to experts across the Canadian meat industry about the ongoing issue and measures the federal government is pitching to address the problem.

Mississippi Free Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

Opinion | Soaring US Beef Prices Are Likely to Rise Further

Andrew Muhammad and Charles Martinez write about the current and approaching to the U.S. beef market. The post Opinion | Soaring US Beef Prices Are Likely to Rise Further appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.

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Related coverage for "Canadians paid 45% more for tomatoes and 25% more for beef chuck in May: StatCan inflation report": Now Magazine — Buy now, pay later use for groceries doubles in Canada as food costs rise. Western Standard — Think tank warns Ottawa's canned vegetable tariffs will drive up food costs. Toronto Sun — CHARELBOIS: Why food is more expensive in Canada: Exhibit 4271. KSAT San Antonio — San Antonio meat market offers budget-friendly alternatives ahead of Fourth of July. CBC News — Feeling sticker shock over Canadian beef? Here's why — and what's being done about it. Mississippi Free Press — Opinion | Soaring US Beef Prices Are Likely to Rise Further