Why Canadian Beef Prices Remain High—even as the Cattle Herd Starts Growing
Canada’s cattle herd grew in 2026 for the first time since 2018. That does not mean cheaper steaks and ground beef are immediately on the way.
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Canada’s cattle herd grew in 2026 for the first time since 2018. That does not mean cheaper steaks and ground beef are immediately on the way.
A potentially very strong El Niño is developing ahead of Canada’s 2026–27 winter. Here’s what current forecasts suggest for each region — and why the environmental effects could last well into 2027.
Donald Trump’s threat to block Bombardier aircraft from the U.S. overlooks a deeply integrated supply chain involving thousands of American workers, U.S.-built wings, engines, avionics and more than 2,800 American suppliers.
Canada imports 88% of the fresh fruit and nuts and 72% of the vegetables Canadians consume. A new strategy aims to reduce that dependence.
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The Churchill Falls agreement promises 14,000 MW and 23,000 construction jobs. Here is what is confirmed, what remains projected and who could benefit.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed Canada as a “little yippy dog” during an escalating trade dispute. The insulting remark is real—but the viral video presenting Bill Clinton’s response appears to use synthetic audio.
Donald Trump’s September 6 Truth Social feed featured giant robots, military destruction, historic self-comparisons and bizarre AI imagery. This isn’t a mental-health diagnosis — it’s an examination of what presidential communication has become.
Canadian grocery prices increased considerably between 2016 and 2026. This source-verified comparison examines meat, produce, dairy, bread, pantry staples, drinks, snacks, personal-care products and shrinkflation.