Michael Higgins: Mark Carney fails his own grocery test (opens original article in a new tab)

Canada's food inflation remains high despite government claims of prioritizing affordability, with experts pointing to interprovincial trade barriers and supply management as major contributing factors.

• Canada's food inflation reached 3.8% in April 2026, with grocery prices up 4.3%
• Interprovincial trade barriers and supply management are cited as key factors in rising food costs
• Mark Carney's government faces criticism for not addressing structural issues in the food supply chain