Food insecurity is not caused by a lack of food — it’s driven by policies that keep millions of people in Canada living with insufficient and unstable incomes. Until governments address the structural roots of poverty, charitable food programs will continue to expand while the crisis itself deepens.
BIPOC women are some of the highest users of payday loan programs. In its pilot, the Escalator Loan program has lent money to 150 people, and wants to reach 3,000.
Canadian grocery prices rose 27 per cent between 2020 and 2025, outpacing the rate of inflation. Four companies control 75 per cent of the Canadian grocery market. Public and non-profit stores could help; however, the whole food system needs fixing, say experts, much like housing; Canadians need and want more options.
The energy transition divides Canadians along provincial, industrial, and occupational lines. This polarization hinders progress on the issue, as it does for many sensitive matters. Documentary theatre is an example of an initiative designed to foster dialogue on complex issues.
