Commentary
Canada is not supposed to have a food problem.
It is a country defined by its capacity to produce—vast agricultural land, reliable water, and generations of farmers who have sustained both. For most Canadians, food has been stable, available, and dependable.
That has not been an assumption. It has been a lived reality. That reality is now under strain.
According to Statistics Canada, grocery prices have risen more than 30 percent since 2021. The Canada Food Price Report 2026 projects that a family of four will spend over $17,000 on food this year. Even by official figures, the pressure is significant. For many households, the experience suggests it is greater still….