Ottawa is giving greenhouses a tax break. Will it help lower food prices?

Calgary

A new federal tax program aims to boost greenhouse investment and increase domestic vegetable production to tackle high food prices. Industry officials welcome the support, but say food prices are hard to contain.

Alberta growers say tax change may help, but their costs remain high

Collin Gallant · CBC News

· Posted: Jan 30, 2026 6:35 PM EST | Last Updated: January 31

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