Would Government Grocery Stores Actually Lower Prices? | Gabriel Giguère

Why do groceries cost so much right now and would government-run grocery stores actually make food cheaper? Gabriel Giguère from the Montreal Economic Institute joins us to break down what’s really driving food inflation in Canada. Are grocery chains gouging consumers, or are rising transportation, regulation, supply management, and fuel costs the real problem? We also discuss controversial proposals for government-run grocery stores and whether they would actually save families money. As food bank usage surges and families struggle to keep up, Canadians are asking: what’s causing grocery prices to spiral out of control and is there any relief ahead? Aired on: May 11, 2026 Watch Bridge City News WEEKNIGHTS 5:00PM MT, SATURDAYS at 5:30PM MT and SUNDAYS at 4:00PM MT exclusively on Miracle Channel. For more information and to watch all exclusive videos and interviews, go to​ ​https://bridgecitynews.ca/    FOLLOW BRIDGE CITY NEWS YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOfg​...  FACEBOOK: ​https://www.facebook.com/bridgecitynews/    TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BridgeCityNews Through daily newscasts and online content, Bridge City News shares a grass-roots perspective of current affairs to serve our audience in Lethbridge, Southern Alberta, and beyond. Our vision is to inspire viewers to make a difference in the world and to rid them of apathy. We want to tell compelling stories and give influencers a platform to speak into the lives of fellow Canadians. SHARE YOUR STORIES WITH US: [email protected] #bridgecitynews #canadiannews #canada #news