HOW WE LIVE
Can we afford to be healthy?
March 1, 2008
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52
Percentage of Canadians who believe the price of basic food staples is approaching levels that are unaffordable for the average Canadian.
50
Percentage of Canadians who think Canada should eliminate taxes on basic foodstuffs to make them more affordable.
43
Percentage of Canadians who blame the recent rise in food prices on bad weather and spoiled crops.
29
Percentage of Canadians who blame the recent rise in food prices on there not being enough farmers to plant staple crops.
70
Percentage of Canadians who say they consume fewer vegetables this time of year because "fresh vegetables are too expensive in the winter."
Compiled by Marian Traynor / Star Library.
Sources: Fpmarkets Canadian Demographics;
Ipsos Reid.
Toronto Star
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