Mississauga, ON, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mississauga, ON. March 26, 2025 – Celiac Canada is urging federal politicians to support a crucial tax policy change that will make life more affordable for the estimated 400,000 Canadians living with celiac disease. The organization is calling for improved tax measures that would help offset the rising cost of gluten-free foods, which are often two to four times more expensive than their regular counterparts.
A recent survey conducted by Celiac Canada highlights the urgent need for this change. According to the State of Celiac Disease in Canada survey (n=7500), 52% of respondents said that the cost of the gluten-free diet limits the food they can purchase.
“Living with celiac disease isn’t a choice — yet those affected are forced to pay significantly more just to stay healthy,” said Melissa Secord, Executive Director of Celiac Canada. “We are calling on all people affected by celiac disease to join us in a letter campaign to all federal party leaders to commit to a fairer …