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Are government-run grocery stores the fix for high prices?
Published 6 months, 3 weeks ago
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The federal NDP is pitching public, non-profit grocery stores. They say it's to bring prices down. City governments in New York and Toronto are studying the idea while Mexico has had a government-run chain since the 1950s. Supporters say it could lower bills. Critics say it won't.
Our question: Are government-run grocery stores the fix for high prices? How's the cost of food affecting you?