Owners of restaurants and convenience stores have said they should be included in the food tax cut, as they sell the same products and would be at a disadvantage.
High diesel prices continue to ripple through the economy and put pressure on consumers even as a shaky ceasefire in the Middle East offers a hint of relief to global commodities.
As traditional tobacco volumes slide, contraband persists and federal regulations tighten, Canada’s convenience channel is navigating a high-stakes transition.
Senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers said the Bank of Canada wants to be sure it is working to get a better grasp on where price pressures are heading.
