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Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

St. Catharines Standard

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CHARLEBOIS: The calorie economy is ending

CHARLEBOIS: The calorie economy is ending

Bison launches Yellowstone tourist several feet into the air: 'A PERFECT FLIP' ‘It was 100 per cent co-ordinated’: Montreal restaurateur...

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Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: The calorie economy is ending

CHARLEBOIS: The calorie economy is ending

See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source How do you grow an agri-food business when there are simply fewer mouths to feed?...

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CHARLEBOIS: Alcohol bans are coming back to haunt Canada

CHARLEBOIS: Alcohol bans are coming back to haunt Canada

See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source The decision by several Canadian provinces to remove American wines, beers, and spirits...

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Edmonton Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Alcohol bans are coming back to haunt Canada

CHARLEBOIS: Alcohol bans are coming back to haunt Canada

WARMINGTON: More grief for local cops after Durham recruits involved in fatal crash Kawhi Leonard makes surprise appearance at Kyle Lowry's...

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Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Farm Credit Canada needs new mission — and more transparency

CHARLEBOIS: Farm Credit Canada needs new mission — and more transparency

See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Most Canadians have never heard of Farm Credit Canada (FCC). CHARLEBOIS: Farm Credit...

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Edmonton Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Farm Credit Canada needs new mission — and more transparency

CHARLEBOIS: Farm Credit Canada needs new mission — and more transparency

WARMINGTON: Donald Trump steps up for Team USA, while Canadian leadership called into question Is Kyle Lowry teasing DeMar DeRozan-Raptors return, his...

06.07.2026 10

Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: What we learned from our exclusive interview with the U.S. ambassador to Canada

Self-pitying Burlington couple who murdered boy, 12, sentenced to life in prison Arizona toddler declared dead was alive in hospital morgue SIMMONS:...

03.07.2026 10

Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: On Canada Day, our biggest export is uncertainty

See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source By any measure, Canada has become one of the world’s most trade-dependent economies....

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Edmonton Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: What we learned from our exclusive interview with the U.S. ambassador to Canada

See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Canadians have heard plenty about the Gordie Howe International Bridge — but largely...

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Edmonton Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: On Canada Day, our biggest export is uncertainty

Why the Maple Leafs signed Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky Why Maple Leafs quickly moved on when Zach Werenski trade dried up Why the...

01.07.2026 10

Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: You can't negotiate CUSMA with contradictions and false narratives

Wendel Clark, Matthew Schaefer offer NHL Draft first-overall advice Newly single Ariana Grande shares X-rated snap: ‘GREAT T***’ CHARLEBOIS: You...

26.06.2026 10

Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Why food is more expensive in Canada: Exhibit 4271

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Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Under Carney, food inflation has outpaced inflation every single month

See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source The latest inflation numbers from Statistics Canada should make policymakers...

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Edmonton Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Under Carney, food inflation has outpaced inflation every single month

BREAKING: Montreal police officer, civilian, suspect dead after shooting SIMMONS: Brady Tkachuk trade is part of new player-first chaos in the NHL...

22.06.2026 20

Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: The grocery promotion scam nobody sees

U.S. Open leader Wyndham Clark says Canadian fans 'maybe crossed the line' Teacher accused of sex with six students blackmailed over...

19.06.2026 10

Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Ottawa wants answers on food prices. It may not like what it finds

Costco responds to lawsuit claiming its rotisserie chickens are mislabelled Ecuadorian influencer calls Toronto a ‘third-world country’ in viral...

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Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Ottawa wants answers on food prices. It may not like what it finds

See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Ottawa is once again examining whether a lack of competition across Canada’s food...

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Edmonton Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Canada's most wasteful generation? The answer may surprise you

Canadians often blame grocery stores, food manufacturers or governments for food waste. Yet much of the waste occurs in our own kitchens, often for...

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Edmonton Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Canada's most wasteful generation? The answer may surprise you

WARMINGTON: All eyes on Toronto Police headquarters for update on U.S. consulate shooting SUNshine Girl Miranda CHARLEBOIS: Canada's most...

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Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Ottawa's food plan has promise, but it lacks a clear vision for competitiveness

See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source The federal government’s new National Food Security Strategy, valued at roughly $3.2...

12.06.2026 20

Edmonton Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Ottawa's food plan has promise, but it lacks a clear vision for competitiveness

WARMINGTON: Mom of 'amazing' Toronto cop says family 'torn apart' by line of duty death Sunshine Girl Danielle SUNshine Girl...

12.06.2026 20

Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Canadians worry about food prices when they should worry more about taxes

See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Every year, Canadians debate food prices. Grocery bills have become a national...

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Edmonton Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Canadians worry about food prices when they should worry more about taxes

Trump loudly booed at Madison Square Garden as Knicks lose Game 3 of NBA Finals SUNshine Girl Valerie Why TV host Eleonora Incardona is one of the...

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Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: The missing ingredient in Ottawa's AI strategy

SUNshine Girl Jordana Toronto Marlies earn trip to Calder Cup final for first time since 2018 COURT JESTERS: Meet some of Canada's nuttiest...

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Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: The Canada Royal Milk story Ottawa doesn't want to explain

See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Canadians pay a premium for dairy products because they have been told that supply...

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Edmonton Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: The Canada Royal Milk story Ottawa doesn't want to explain

Blue Jays prospect Peyton Williams wins fan poll for best nickname in minor leagues Constituents 'insulted' by Indigenous icon idea for TTC...

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Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Canada's economy is shrinking. Doesn’t matter how we call it

See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Canada’s economy is now smaller than it was when Prime Minister Mark Carney took...

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Edmonton Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Canada's economy is shrinking. Doesn’t matter how we call it

50 Cent reacts to baby mama Daphne Joy’s alleged sex tape with nemesis Diddy SIMMONS SAYS: Max Domi's health a challenging situation for Leafs...

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Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Think chicken prices are high now? Just wait until this summer

Canadians are paying record prices for chicken while importing massive quantities of foreign poultry, mostly from the United States. If that sounds...

27.05.2026 10

Edmonton Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Think chicken prices are high now? Just wait until this summer

SIMMONS: Sour Mitch Marner can't seem to leave Toronto dark days behind on way to Stanley Cup final How sought-after coach David Carle has a...

27.05.2026 20

Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Dispelling Canada's grocery tax illusion

Quebec is poised to become the second province in Canada in recent weeks to eliminate provincial sales taxes on food-related items. Unlike Manitoba,...

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Edmonton Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Dispelling Canada's grocery tax illusion

WARMINGTON: Violent extortion bust in Peel leads to 17 non-Canadians charged Livvy Dunne explains 'profane' reaction to Paul Skenes’...

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Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Is the era of Skimpflation over?

Kyle Busch called for doctor mid-race before his sudden death: 'I'M STILL NOT GREAT' Donald Trump bids Stephen Colbert farewell with...

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Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Food inflation cools, but Canada’s grocery pain is far from over

For the first time in months, Canadians received a small piece of encouraging news at the grocery store. Food inflation eased in April to 3.5%, down...

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Edmonton Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Food inflation cools, but Canada’s grocery pain is far from over

‘Modern Family’ co-stars move in together after breakup Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy 'ridiculed' over passport photo Canadian...

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Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: The hidden food inflation tax nobody talks about

Maple Leafs past and present shine as Canada beats Sweden at world championship WATCH: Mitch Marner’s viral goal has hockey fans buzzing and Leafs...

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Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Return of Dunkin’ signals crack in Canada’s coffee empire

For years, Dunkin’ Donuts’ collapse in Canada was viewed as one of the great business failures in the country’s foodservice sector. Once a...

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Edmonton Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Return of Dunkin’ signals crack in Canada’s coffee empire

LILLEY: Will Mark Carney follow the same political fate as Britain's Keir Starmer? 'Survivor Greece' contestant loses leg in horrific...

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Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Canada’s costly climate gamble on food needs to end

For years, Canadians were told that catastrophic climate scenarios justified virtually any policy imposed in the name of emissions reductions. In...

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Edmonton Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Canada’s costly climate gamble on food needs to end

Toronto Councillor Parthi Kandavel says he's facing provincial police probe SIMMONS SAYS: Mitch Marner never faced Utah, Anaheim in a Leafs...

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Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Canadians aren't giving up meat but are now opportunistic eaters

For years, the food industry assumed Canada’s protein future would be shaped by a dramatic shift toward veganism and strict plant-based eating. That...

08.05.2026 30

Edmonton Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Canadians aren't giving up meat but are now opportunistic eaters

HUNTER: Dirtbags R Us – notes and observations from the crime world Why the futures of Canadiens, Sabres represent harsh reality for Maple Leafs 8...

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Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Canadian restaurant industry's breaking point has arrived

Canada’s restaurant industry is often treated as a symbol of resilience. Through inflation, lockdowns, labour shortages, and supply chain...

06.05.2026 20

Edmonton Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Canadian restaurant industry's breaking point has arrived

LILLEY: Tariffs not to blame for Honda's decision to axe EV plant in Alliston Who is Gavin McKenna? Inside the Maple Leafs’ possible No. 1...

06.05.2026 30

Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: GLP-1 drugs becoming Canada’s $3.4 billion food disruption

Former Blue Jays all-star says his trading card collection is worth $35M Three ways the the NHL draft lottery could play out for the Maple Leafs...

02.05.2026 40

Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Grocery shopping's new normal -- more strategy, less freedom

Canadians are no longer bracing for runaway food inflation, but that doesn’t mean they’ve recovered from it. The latest data from the latest...

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Edmonton Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Grocery shopping's new normal -- more strategy, less freedom

Ex-Disney star turned porn actress: 'You were just a product being sold' WARMINGTON: OPP 'hearts are broken' at death of...

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Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Dairy, diplomacy, and the price of ego

The warning came quietly, but it was unmistakable. According to a Reuters report this week, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer made it clear:...

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Edmonton Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Dairy, diplomacy, and the price of ego

Blue Jays star George Springer puts Toronto mansion on the market for $6.4 million 'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets may have been...

24.04.2026 20

Toronto Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

CHARLEBOIS: Why the most important food prices are rising again

Food inflation in Canada may have eased to 4.0% in March, but don’t be misled by the headline. The number that matters most — food purchased from...

22.04.2026 40

Edmonton Sun

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois