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Think tank warns Ottawa's canned vegetable tariffs will drive up food costs
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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.
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Toronto Sun
· Jul 2, 2026
10% tariff on imported canned goods protects Canada’s vegetable growers: Feds
The new surtax went into effect on July 1
Fox News
· Jun 26, 2026
SEE IT: SNAP advocate defends taxpayer-funded Coca-Cola in fiery exchange with GOP lawmaker on waste
Rep. Brandon Gill sparred with a SNAP policy advocate over whether taxpayer-funded food benefits should pay for sugary sodas like Coca-Cola.
The Epoch Times
· Jun 26, 2026
Trump Signs Regenerative Agriculture Order to Boost Food Supply
The order instructs officials to research the effect of cumulative exposure of chemicals in the nation's food supply.
Independent Online
· Jul 8, 2026
Grain SA's defence of import tariffs in the face of South Africa's hunger crisis
Grain SA's defence of import tariffs in the face of South Africa's hunger crisis
Loonie Politics
· Jun 22, 2026
Manitoba eyes shrinkflation law, grocery store in downtown Winnipeg
WINNIPEG — Manitoba is looking at legislation that would mandate unit pricing in grocery stores to tackle so-called shrinkflation. The announcement follows the release of a study, promised in the November throne speech, that analyzed grocery pricing in the province and industry policies. Finance Minister Adrien Sala says possible legislation would require grocers to establish [] The post Manitoba eyes shrinkflation law, grocery store in downtown Winnipeg appeared first on Loonie Politics.
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jun 30, 2026
Subsidy on food, fertilizer, fuel jumps over 47% in April-May period
Fiscal deficit surges 9.6 to 1.62 lakh crore in end-May
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Related coverage for "Think tank warns Ottawa's canned vegetable tariffs will drive up food costs": Toronto Sun — 10% tariff on imported canned goods protects Canada’s vegetable growers: Feds. Fox News — SEE IT: SNAP advocate defends taxpayer-funded Coca-Cola in fiery exchange with GOP lawmaker on waste. The Epoch Times — Trump Signs Regenerative Agriculture Order to Boost Food Supply. Independent Online — Grain SA's defence of import tariffs in the face of South Africa's hunger crisis. Loonie Politics — Manitoba eyes shrinkflation law, grocery store in downtown Winnipeg. The Hindu BusinessLine — Subsidy on food, fertilizer, fuel jumps over 47% in April-May period