Beef prices are soaring — and the story behind it reveals a much deeper issue in Canada’s food economy. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois joins Shane Hewitt to explain how a handful of multinational meat packers, trade imbalances, and weak policy attention are reshaping the agricultural landscape. From ranchers selling to Mexico while imports flood in, to the government’s silence on food inflation, this episode lays bare the overlooked realities of the industry.
Discover why the strength of Canada’s food economy matters not just for prices, but for the future of rural communities and national food security.

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Originally aired on2025-10-23