A new national survey indicates food insecurity is worsening in Canada, with nearly one-third of respondents saying they skip meals because they cannot afford groceries. The findings come from the Salvation Army’s annual poverty and socioeconomic analysis and point to the affordability of food as a growing challenge for many households.
Across outlets, the story is framed around how widespread the problem is and which groups appear most affected. Global News focuses on the extent of skipping meals and highlights that young people are especially impacted. City News Toronto and the Winnipeg Free Press emphasize the same survey results while adding economic context, linking the deterioration in food affordability to broader instability in the Canadian economy. City News Toronto specifically mentions that US-imposed tariffs continue to affect conditions in Canada, while still centring the survey’s meal-skipping outcomes.
