Canada’s food system is experiencing ongoing stresses from supply chain disruptions, price inflation and extreme weather events.
Inflation, followed by poverty and social inequality are the most pressing issues worrying people around the world right now.
Canadian food prices have soared over the past year. Higher food costs can affect nutrition decisions and ultimately health.
Amy Cox, a Democratic candidate running to be an Ohio state representative, speaks with a potential voter on Oct. 23, 2022.
Governor of the Bank of Canada Tiff Macklem speaks at a press conference in Ottawa in June 2022.
A number of factors have contributed to the recent rise in inflation, including supply chain disruptions, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and labour shortages.