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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 19 MIN

Can public grocery stores work in Canada?

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The idea of public grocery stores is having a moment. Toronto is looking at opening four stores that would sell food at lower prices than the private chains. We’ll talk about how it could work, and why some experts say it’s not the way to solve the cost-of-living crisis.

The idea of public grocery stores is having a moment. Toronto is looking at opening four stores that would sell food at lower prices than the private chains. We’ll talk about how it could work, and why some experts say it’s not the way to solve the cost-of-living crisis.

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