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Poilievre Blasts Food Inflation, Proposes Affordability Plan

2/18/2026

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Pierre Poilievre, Conservative Party of Canada leader, criticized the Canadian government's handling of food prices.
He said food inflation rose 7.3% over last year, highest among G7 nations.
He noted a 30% rise in coffee and nearly 19% in beef.
He proposed a food affordability plan to boost grocery competition and remove hidden taxes on food production.
He attributed rising costs to Liberal government failures, noting increased food bank usage.

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Pierre Poilievre, Conservative Party of Canada leader, criticized the Canadian government's handling of food prices.
He said food inflation rose 7.3% over last year, highest among G7 nations.
He noted a 30% rise in coffee and nearly 19% in beef.
He proposed a food affordability plan to boost grocery competition and remove hidden taxes on food production.
He attributed rising costs to Liberal government failures, noting increased food bank usage.