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Canadian Beef Prices Surge, Impacting Easter Meal Costs for Consumers
Canadian consumers will likely pay more for Easter meals this year as beef prices have increased nearly 14 per cent, with experts projecting no stabilization before mid-2027. Pork and chicken prices are also rising, increasing costs for shoppers.
According to consumer price index data, beef prices in Canada have been rising in recent years. A supply crunch in the beef industry, caused by drought conditions in Western Canada, has reduced herd sizes and limited production. While cattle numbers have begun to increase, it can take years to rebuild supply. Sylvain Charlebois, a professor at Dalhousie University, told Global News that prices are not expected to stabilize before mid-2027 due to low cattle inventory in both Canada and the United States. As consumers respond to beef price increases, other meats are also becoming more expensive. Ham prices could also be significantly higher, with pork up 9.2 per cent year over year.
Key Facts
- Beef prices in Canada have increased by almost 14 per cent year over year.
- Experts anticipate that beef prices will not stabilize before mid-2027.
- Drought conditions in Western Canada have impacted the beef industry.
- Reduced herd sizes and limited production have resulted from drought.
- Pork prices have increased 9.2 per cent year over year.
- Chicken is also becoming more expensive.
- Consumers can expect to pay more for Easter meals this year.
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- Global News — Canadians’ Easter meal to cost more this year as beef prices keep climbing