3 d. ago Food prices in Canada keep rising faster than rate of inflation

No, you haven't been imagining it: your grocery bill may have gotten more expensive recently, at least according to Loblaw's September Food Inflation report, which states that food prices have remained above the general rate of inflation due to external pressures.The report, released on Sept. 30, shows that food inflation in Canada rose 3.5 per cent in August compared to the overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 1.9 per cent."Much of this gap is tied to broader global factors — such as commodity volatility, higher transportation and energy costs in the supply chain, and weather-related disruptions affecting produce and meat," reads the report.One of these weather-related disruptions is due to the unusually low rainfall seen in the Atlantic provinces, Quebec, and parts of Ontario. Due to this, Loblaw said that crops like corn, soybeans, blueberries, and root vegetables were "stressed during critical growth phases," which in turn reduced yields, ...

Economics

3 d. ago LILLEY: Carney continues to fail in dealing with Trump as promised

Job losses are mounting, plants are closing and Carney's team isn't having serious talks with Washington.

Transport

8 d. ago LILLEY: Carney attempts sneak attack on Charter and notwithstanding clause

In pushing to give judges the power to limit the use of section 33, Carney is offering unelected judges the chance to seize more power

Events

9 d. ago BATRA’S BURNING QUESTIONS: Carney not Trump responsible for Canada’s economy being on life support

The Sun’s Adrienne Batra, Brian Lilley and Lorrie Goldstein say Mark Carney needs to do less talking and get on with getting Canada’s economy going.

Events

9 d. ago LILLEY: Time for bold action with Carney’s deficit numbers through roof

Canada’s federal deficit expected to hit $68.5B, about 33% more than last fiscal year's estimate

Transport

1 week ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: Canada’s new gun policy is shot full of holes

WATCH: Sun political columnist Brian Lilley on how Prime Minister Mark Carney’s gun buyback program won’t fix gun crime. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to torsun.editor@sunmedia.ca.  Letters must be 250 words or less and signed. And […]

Events

1 week ago LILLEY: Conservatives lead Liberals in latest poll as Carney gets poor marks

On major issues facing the country, voters are giving Carney poor marks.

Transport

2 w. ago LILLEY: Carney rewards terrorism with recognition of Palestinian state

Hamas is still in charge in Gaza and just got rewarded for October 7.

Transport

2 w. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: Food inflation a hard nut for Carney to crack

WATCH: Sun political columnist Brian Lilley speaks with the Food Professor Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, a visiting scholar at McGill University, on how food inflation is likely to become headache for Liberal leader and Prime Minister Mark Carney. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter […]

Economics

2 w. ago LILLEY: Will Blair, Guilbeault and Wilkinson also leave Carney?

Blair said to be heading to U.K. while other two search for a soft landing.

Transport

2 w. ago LILLEY: Carney not meeting his own measure as food inflation climbs again

The PM said Canadians should judge his success by the price of groceries. That cost just went up again.

Economics

2 w. ago UK Food Group Seeks Easier Regulatory Burden as Inflation Bites

Food inflation in the UK is expected to accelerate to the fastest pace since the start of last year as manufacturers struggle with the “financial burden of government policies,” according to a group that represents the industry.

Economics

3 w. ago LILLEY: Mark Carney’s response to Canada’s economic challenges underwhelming

The PM could unite the country with truly nation building projects, but he's opting to play small ball instead

Transport

4 w. ago BATRA’S BURNING QUESTIONS: Will Carney’s budget deliver for Canadians?

WATCH BELOW as the Sun’s Adrienne Batra, Brian Lilley and Lorrie Goldstein wonder if Mark Carney will use some creative bookkeeping to make his budget appear to cut more waste than it really does. What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. 

Events

4 w. ago LILLEY: Carney offers some action, more promises as economy falters

The PM is offering some action but not going as fast as he promised to transform Canada's economy

Transport

last month LILLEY: Carney says no to scrapping TFWs but program must change

The Temporary Foreign Worker Program is clearly being abused, it must be scrapped or changed.

Transport