Mark Carney told Canadians to judge him on the price of groceries

[Herman]

In case you're keeping score:
Canada has recorded the highest food inflation rate among G7 countries for much of 2026.
Food inflation has also consistently outpaced overall inflation since Mark Carney became prime minister in March 2025.

[Herman]

[Herman]

[DKG]

Carney's government plans to bring back the federal fuel excise tax, adding another 10¢ per litre on gasoline and 4¢ per litre on diesel.

It won't just cost you more at the pump.

Fuel taxes raise the cost of everything shipped by a truck or train that uses fuel, from food to homebuilding materials.

[Mark Carney]

Carney's government plans to bring back the federal fuel excise tax, adding another 10¢ per litre on gasoline and 4¢ per litre on diesel.

It won't just cost you more at the pump.

Fuel taxes raise the cost of everything shipped by a truck or train that uses fuel, from food to homebuilding materials.

I'm sending the price of everything up.

[Brent]

Nothing says "we feel your pain" quite like a politician announcing a one-time cheque that evaporates on your first trip to the store or a gas station. Ottawa's latest attempt to paper over soaring food prices with a targeted top-up had limited uptake, negligible lasting relief, and zero dent in the underlying inflation that made the bonus necessary in the first place.

[DKG]

Nothing says "we feel your pain" quite like a politician announcing a one-time cheque that evaporates on your first trip to the store or a gas station. Ottawa's latest attempt to paper over soaring food prices with a targeted top-up had limited uptake, negligible lasting relief, and zero dent in the underlying inflation that made the bonus necessary in the first place.

It's a cynical ploy that does nothing to address the root causes of Carney inflation.

[Mark Carney]

Nothing says "we feel your pain" quite like a politician announcing a one-time cheque that evaporates on your first trip to the store or a gas station. Ottawa's latest attempt to paper over soaring food prices with a targeted top-up had limited uptake, negligible lasting relief, and zero dent in the underlying inflation that made the bonus necessary in the first place.

My voters believe it. They think I am a great economist.

[Herman]

When you fill up at the gas pump, up to 28 per cent of the price that you pay is tax. But most of those taxes don't show up on your receipt.

[Lokmar]

When you fill up at the gas pump, up to 28 per cent of the price that you pay is tax. But most of those taxes don't show up on your receipt.

I get thats an average but what really infuriates me is I drove 1300 miles down to Florida and saw that my gas prices in Illinois were no less than $0.40 more than EVERY other state i traveled through and $.90 more than Clarksville TN.

[Herman]

I get thats an average but what really infuriates me is I drove 1300 miles down to Florida and saw that my gas prices in Illinois were no less than $0.40 more than EVERY other state i traveled through and $.90 more than Clarksville TN.

If I drove out to Vancouver I would see a steep increase in the fule price.

[Brent]

According to the Food Professor, or Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, an agri-food professor who operates a lab out of Dalhousie University, Canada's chicken prices could soar to record levels in September if the feds don't do something about it.

The demand for chicken is only growing across the country — with the Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) reporting this week that the first four months of 2026 saw their production increase by 5.6%.

A good thing at first glance, Charlebois comments on his Substack, but the CFC still acknowledges that underproduction for them is still an issue, and prices for whole birds and legs have reached record levels.

And now what's at risk is higher price increases for the protein in September if the feds do not open the regulated supply managed poultry market.

With this, Charlebois recommends the feds take action by authorizing supplemental imports of one million kilograms of chicken per week for eight weeks.

He says this would only represent 3.5% of Canada's weekly production, enough to improve supply and put pressure on prices to lower without overwhelming Canadian producers.

He labels it a short-term solution, with import permits distributed weekly and reviewed after four weeks; if supply and prices recover and stabilize, permits could be reduced or ended, while if they have not yet stabilized, the program could continue until no longer needed.

[Herman]

Conman Carney claimed Canada has "never been more affordable," but new federal data tells a different story: 13,254 insolvencies in June, the second-highest on record.

[Brent]

Driving in Saskatchewan isn't a luxury; it's a necessity. And Prime Minister Mark Carney is going to make that necessity more expensive on September 8.

He's scheduled to hike the gas tax back up on September 8. That means filling up your minivan will cost about $7 more, and filling up a pickup truck will cost you about $10 extra.

[Herman]

Dear Mark Carney,

I just wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for completely solving the housing crisis. It's incredible. Studio apartments are now only $3,000 a month, bedrooms in someone's basement are a steal at $1,850, and a modest one-bedroom is a jaw-dropping bargain at $3,700.

Truly affordable living. I especially appreciate how owning a home now only requires a $180,000 down payment and a small, manageable $4,900/month mortgage. Homeownership has never been more within reach.

Also, thank you for fixing the cost of living. Groceries are unbelievably cheap now. Eggs at $9.49, butter at $8.99, ground beef casually hovering around $14/lb — honestly, I'm saving so much money I don't even know what to do with it. I went in for milk and bread and only spent $97, which is basically nothing these days.
What a time to be alive.

The tax relief has been phenomenal too. Keeping almost half of my paycheck is just incredible. I absolutely love watching 40–50% disappear before I even see it — it really builds character. Nothing says financial freedom like calculating whether you can afford both rent and food in the same month. Taxes have truly never felt lower.

And the safety improvements — WoW. Streets have never been calmer. You can now confidently walk past open-air drug use, random screaming matches, and bike chop shops knowing everything is totally under control. The fentanyl crisis? Basically solved. The homelessness crisis? Completely handled. There are only rows and rows of tents, which is obviously just modern minimalist housing.

The crime situation has also improved dramatically. Nothing reassures citizens more than seeing repeat offenders released faster than a drive-thru order. It really keeps things exciting. Who doesn't love a little unpredictability on their commute?
Keeps the adrenaline pumping.

And finally, thank you for making life in general so affordable. Gas hovering around $1.80–$2.10/L, insurance climbing, utilities up 30–40%, and somehow everyone still expected to smile and say "things are improving."
The financial gymnastics required just to exist are truly inspiring.

From the bottom of all Canadians' hearts, thank you for this stunning 180. Housing has never been more affordable, groceries have never been cheaper, taxes have never been lower, and the streets have never been safer. Everything is perfect. Absolutely flawless.

Warmest regards,
A financially thriving Canadian
P.S. If you could also fix interest rates, rent, groceries, crime, healthcare wait times, inflatiion, wages and maybe negotiate a Trade deal with the USA — but like, don't rush. You've already done so much.