Thanksgiving is this weekend. With food prices these days, we’re all wondering how most of us will cope.
Many families will eat a variety of meats for Thanksgiving, such as ham, beef, chicken, and other great animal protein sources. But our lab only looked at mainstays and assessed how popular they still are in Canada. And those products have gone up significantly in price in just the last 12 months.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.
Nearly half of Québécois say they do not celebrate Thanksgiving, whereas roughly nine-in-ten in every other region of the country do. That is a notable difference. Among those who celebrate Thanksgiving, more than two-thirds say they will be eating the same meal/foods they normally do. Both Saskatchewan and Manitoba have the highest percentage of this group at 70%. Almost a quarter say they will be making some changes because of higher food prices.
Turkey is widely considered essential for Thanksgiving dinner, with three-in-five ranking it as the number one most important food, and three-in-four ranking it among the top three. Stuffing and potatoes come in at a distant second and third, respectively, with a little less than half ranking each among their essential Thanksgiving foods. Still, results appear to indicate that many households do enjoy other foods for Thanksgiving, even if turkey remains a dominant choice.
We shouldn’t forget, though, that Thanksgiving is about family, friends, and food. We should be thankful for the bounty of our land and sea, no doubt. Despite higher food prices, let’s not forget that Canada remains at an enviable place compared to other countries. Our food industry, from farmgate to retail, works hard to provide us with safe, high-quality foods. Still, many are falling behind and are struggling. Let’s not forget about them.
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