Ask John Wildenborg if he thinks Canadians will be paying more for steak during future barbecue seasons, and the owner of Calgary specialty butcher shop Master Meats doesn’t hesitate.
“Prices are definitely going to go higher, no ifs, ands or buts about it,” he said.
“It keeps me up at night, actually, thinking about coming into the summer and where prices are going to be.
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