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Ingredients, manufacturing, transportation and marketing factor into higher prices for allergen-free products.
The real question in the minds of many economists is what the trend in inflation will be going forward, and when interest rates will begin to fall and bring relief to Canadians.
But this comes with legal and health risks. Here’s what you need to know before importing medicine for yourself or your immediate family.
Australians are being overcharged by supermarkets, power, transport and other service providers, according to a report which has called for government action to protect consumers.
Most research on unaffordable housing has focused on homeownership, but rental affordability is also a serious issue.
Over one million Canadian children live in poverty. Child poverty is a pernicious childhood adversity that has detrimental long-term impacts on health, development and well-being throughout life.
All prime ministers break promises. But there are some whose breaches go into the history books – and Anthony Albanese has just joined that group.
The official figures tell us inflation is 5.4%. But for working families, it’s actually 9%. Yet there is some good news ahead.
The prime minister is under pressure to provide cost of living relief ahead of next month’s byelection, while the former prime minister takes his leave.
Small adjustments can make a significant difference.
Boxing Day has its origins in the Middle Ages and had nothing to do with post-Christmas sales. It is facing further change with the popularity of online shopping.
Many of us gain weight over Christmas and spend more than we’d like entertaining. Here’s how to keep both in check.
With the current affordability crisis and tip inflation, many Canadians can’t afford to tip extra this holiday season.
The cost of feeding a table full of people may be too much for the average Canadian to bear this holiday season.
Momentum on basic income is growing in Canada. However, pervasive myths about poverty are making implementing the idea challenging.
We thought after the worst of a global pandemic, young people’s outlook for the future might have improved. Our survey shows they’ve actually gotten worse.
The food theft crisis is framed as a threat to paying customers. This furthers the divide between those who can still afford groceries and those who cannot.
Climate action should be framed not as a sacrifice but as an investment that can generate economic savings and improve human and ecosystem health today.
Rishi Sunak’s former home secretary thinks she is speaking for the silent majority but most people disagree with her on key points – or have other things to worry about.
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