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Food Insecurity and Spending Trends Reported in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 22
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What happened

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A new survey from Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab found that one in three Canadians are drawing from savings or borrowing to put food on the table. In Nova Scotia, 24% of respondents reported this, while 14% reported it in Prince Edward Island, although the latter survey had a smaller sample size. Household food spending increased by $24, rising from an estimated $497 in spring 2025 to $521 in fall 2026.

From cp24.com

Why it matters

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The report indicates that affordability is the primary concern for Canadians shopping at grocery stores. Despite actual grocery inflation remaining below three per cent, one in four Canadians anticipate food prices will rise by more than 10 per cent over the next year.

From cp24.com

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Nova ScotiaSpeculative

    High food insecurity could reduce consumer purchasing power and affect regional revenue.

  • Cape BretonSpeculative

    Declining consumer purchasing power might reduce regional commerce and local revenue in Cape Breton.

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