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Canadians grapple with soaring food prices, with eighty-one percent reporting significant increases, surpassing housing and energy costs. Despite a slight dip in food inflation, many families struggle with higher grocery bills. Thirty-four percent have resorted to dipping into savings or taking on debt. Shopping habits are changing, with fifteen point four percent cutting back on premium items and thirteen point four percent buying more bulk goods. This shift indicates a growing food insecurity, as diets lose variety and nutrition. Prices have outpaced general inflation since the late two thousands, driven by population growth, supply chain strains, and factors like energy and labor costs. Policymakers must address root causes to ease the load on households.

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