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                                                   Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping China has announced that Canadian tourists and business visitors will no longer need a visa to enter the country, marking a notable shift in the relationship between the two nations. Under the new policy, Canadians holding ordinary passports can visit China for up to 30 days without applying for a visa, whether for tourism, business, family visits, or transit. The decision is expected to streamline travel, reduce costs, and encourage more frequent exchanges between the two countries. Travel industry groups in Canada have already noted rising interest from travelers eager to take advantage of the simplified entry process. This move signals a warming of diplomatic ties and opens the door to increased cultural and eco...

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Food Prices Expected to Rise 3-5% in 2025

 

A newly released report predicts that food prices in Canada will increase by 3% to 5% in 2025. The report, a collaborative effort by researchers from Dalhousie University, the University of Guelph, the University of Saskatchewan, and the University of British Columbia, forecasts that the average Canadian family of four will spend $16,833.67 on food next year, an increase of up to $801.56 from 2024.

The report attributes the rise in food prices to several factors, including climate change, geopolitical conflicts, energy costs, and the weakening Canadian dollar. Meat prices are expected to rise between 4% and 6% due to prolonged droughts affecting cattle production. Vegetable prices are also anticipated to increase faster than other categories due to the lower buying power of Canadian food importers.

Despite the projected increase, the report notes that the rate of food price growth has moderated compared to the double-digit increases experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers remain cautiously optimistic, hoping for a flattening out of food price increases in the coming year.



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