OP-ED: Think chicken is pricey now? Just wait for 2026
Sylvain Charlebois writes, "Canada is now facing one of the most severe chicken shortages in recent history, and consumers — not farmers or processors — are paying the price."
Author: Sylvain Charlebois
In theory, supply management is designed to protect both farmers and consumers — a uniquely Canadian invention meant to ensure stability, fairness, and predictability in our food supply. But 2025 has shown how fragile that promise has become. Canada is now facing one of the most severe chicken shortages in recen…
