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Canadas food inflation rate dropped to 5.4% in February 2026, down from 7.3% the previous month, offering some relief but still rising faster than the overall inflation rate. Canada leads G7 nations in food inflation, with rates at 3.9% in Japan, 3.6% in the UK, and 1.5% in Germany. A temporary GST holiday last year contributed to the higher rate, which would likely be around 3.8-4% without it. Households are feeling the pinch as wages lag behind food costs, eroding buying power. Key drivers of the increase include beef (13.9%), pork (9.2%), bananas (8.1%), and poultry (7.2%). Chicken prices rose over 9% but were kept in check by massive US imports. Elevated oil prices and recent job losses could push food inflation back up by April or May.

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