Canada's grocery rebate fails to offset rising Thanksgiving meal costs

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A new report indicates that Canada's one-time grocery rebate is insufficient to cover the increased costs of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. The analysis compares the government benefit to current food prices, finding a significant shortfall. This highlights the ongoing challenge of food inflation for Canadian households. The report was published as families prepare for the upcoming holiday season.

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