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A recent report from Canada’s competition watchdog found that a lack of competition in the grocery sector has led to higher prices for consumers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

July 16, 2023

Increasing monopoly power poses a threat to Canada’s post-pandemic economic recovery

Garros Gong, University of Waterloo

As Canada embarks on its post-pandemic economic recovery, policymakers must ensure economic resilience and inclusiveness while preventing existing monopoly issues from worsening.

Canada’s first-ever grocery code of conduct is supposed to enhance transparency, predictability and fair dealing within supply chains. (Shutterstock)

May 29, 2023

The new Grocery Code of Conduct should benefit both Canadians and the food industry

Giovani J.C. da Silveira, University of Calgary

We need a comprehensive code of conduct that ensures the long-term sustainability of the industry, while also protecting consumers in the event of future supply imbalances.

Putting money in the pockets of Canadians most in need via the grocery rebate or a guaranteed basic income has myriad benefits for people, families and the economy. (Shutterstock)

April 9, 2023

Does Ottawa’s grocery rebate signal a shift to a broader guaranteed basic income?

Phoebe Stephens, Dalhousie University; Catherine Sweet, Dalhousie University, and Hannah L. Harrison, Dalhousie University

Initiatives like the federal government’s new grocery rebate are only a small step towards ending food insecurity in Canada. A broader guaranteed basic income is long overdue.

The federal government’s grocery rebate will provide one-time monetary relief to 11 million low- and modest-income Canadians and families. (Shutterstock)

April 6, 2023

The Canadian government should make the grocery rebate permanent to combat the affordability crisis

Wayne Simpson, University of Manitoba

The federal government should make the grocery rebate permanent by adding it to the GST/HST credit.

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