Holiday Turkey Dinner to Cost Average Canadian Family $104.85: Report

Published on December 1, 2023

As Canadian food costs continue to climb, the average holiday turkey dinner will cost a family of four to six people $104.85, according to research from Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab. “As Canadians face higher food prices this holiday season, many are exploring innovative ways to celebrate, emphasizing the spirit of togetherness and shared joy, regardless of the menu on the table,” Agri-Food Analytics Lab director Dr. Sylvain Charlebois said in the report. The price of turkey has risen by five percent, the price of potatoes 6.6 percent, and the price of carrots 12.8 percent since 2022, Mr. Charlebois, also known as the ‘Food Professor,’ said....

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