Why city-run grocery stores may help combat rising food prices

A Toronto city councillor proposed piloting non-profit, city-run grocery stores to help combat rising food prices. The initiative would have the city operate grocery outlets to improve affordability for consumers, but the article provides no details on scale, timeline, or estimated fiscal cost.

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A Toronto city councillor proposed piloting non-profit, city-run grocery stores to help combat rising food prices. The initiative would have the city operate grocery outlets to improve affordability for consumers, but the article provides no details on scale, timeline, or estimated fiscal cost.