Cost of Living

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Canada is experiencing unprecedented levels of food insecurity, with food bank visits doubling compared to six years ago. According to new national data, nearly 2.2 million visits were recorded in a single month this year  the highest ever reported.Food Banks Canada attributes the surge in demand to rising inflation, escalating housing costs, and wages that fail to keep pace with living expenses. The organization warns that food banks were never intended to replace the social safety net, and many are now struggling to meet the growing demand.The report reveals that one-third of all visits are made by…