Canadians may be in for a sugarless Xmas. People have looked everywhere: Costco? There’s a shortage. Others have waited outside their local supermarket before the store opens – No luck.
The reason? An ongoing workers’ strike at Rogers Sugar, the largest manufacturer of refined sugar in Canada. Of the three refineries in Canada, two of which are owned by Rogers.
Bakeries and small businesses are also affected, with supply running low and prices going the opposite direction. A shop owner says a bag of sugar that used to cost $24-$28 is now priced between $50-$62.
Sugar is not a necessity, and collective bargaining is a fair strategy used by employees in the process of negotiating employment terms with their boss. But it’s still a bit of a disappointment if there would be no sweet treats for the holiday season!
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