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  • Professor, Department of Anthropology, Economics, and Political Science, MacEwan University
Shoppers on Sainte-Catherine Street take advantage of deals on Black Friday in Montréal on Nov. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Canada’s holiday tax break will have winners and losers — here’s what you need to know

Shahidul Islam, MacEwan University and Subhadip Ghosh, MacEwan University

While the tax break will indeed put more money into consumers’ pockets as the government has claimed, whether it will actually ease inflationary pressure is questionable.
Nearly 60 per cent of Canadians are finding it difficult to provide enough food for themselves and their families. (Shutterstock)

High food prices could have negative long‑term health effects on Canadians

Shahidul Islam, MacEwan University

Inflation is driving up food prices and could have a severe impact on the health of Canadians. When the cost of food increases, it restricts the availability of nutritious foods for low-income people.

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