Price matching is when a customer shows a lower competitor price for the same item at a grocery store and receives that item for the lower price. One of the tactics is price-matching campaigns. Meanwhile, some Canadians have taken it upon themselves to play a 'scavenger hunt' through flyers to find the best deals.Īcknowledging the impact of inflation, the Canadian government has asked big grocers to take more action to address rising food costs. Many have turned to food banks to help feed their families during the cost-of-living crisis. Here's how inflation is impacting Canada.Year-over-year, food prices are still high and out of reach for many.

Headline inflation rose in August, but grocery prices flatlined, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from Statistics Canada. Grocery prices continue to pinch Canadians' wallets, which is why some have started hunting for deals through flyers and phone apps to get the most bang for their buck.