The Food Professor on Canada’s Grocery Crisis ft. Sylvain Charlebois

Canadians are feeling it every time they hit the grocery store—but why are food prices still climbing?

From global conflicts to energy shocks, the cost of living is rising where it hurts most: your grocery bill.

In this episode, we break down:

• why food prices in Canada are still rising
• the impact of global conflicts and energy markets on your grocery bill
• what’s happening with inflation right now—and where it’s headed
• how trade tensions and policies could affect food costs
• why prices rarely go back down once they rise
• what consumers can do to fight back against higher prices

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• Hosts: Mike Wixson

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Guest: Sylvain Charlebois

⏱️ Timestamps:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:44 Why grocery prices are hitting Canadians hard
• 01:40 Global conflicts and supply chain shocks explained
• 03:00 Energy prices and their impact on food costs
• 04:20 Can we predict the next spike in prices?
• 05:03 Current inflation numbers and what they mean
• 06:20 Where food inflation is headed in 2026
• 07:12 What if there was no energy crisis?
• 08:06 Why food prices are always under pressure
• 08:44 Will the government step in?
• 09:10 Trade tensions and Canada–U.S. food supply risks
• 10:47 How businesses are adapting behind the scenes
• 12:12 Why prices don’t come back down
• 13:03 Supply management and Canada’s food system
• 15:12 Advice for consumers להתמודד rising costs
• 16:15 How consumer habits are changing the market
• 17:06 Shift toward independent grocers and better deals
• 17:54 Discount apps and saving on groceries
• 18:38 The Food Professor podcast and closing thoughts

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