Canadian Mom Saves Hundreds by Crossing Border for Groceries as Food Prices Soar at Home
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A Canadian mom named Brandi Dustin saves money by crossing the border weekly to buy groceries in Montana, highlighting Canada's high food costs.
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On a recent shopping trip, Dustin saved $55 CAD ($39 USD) even including gas and travel expenses, especially on meat and dairy.
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Canada's food inflation is causing pain for families and pressure on PM Trudeau, who got a commitment from 5 major grocery chains to help lower prices.
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Reasons for higher Canadian prices include higher labor costs, a weaker Canadian dollar, and a smaller, less dense population compared to the massive US market.
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Dustin saves about $300 CAD a month through her cross-border trips, declaring everything properly, but her case is unusual given her close proximity to the US store.