
As summer ends and kids reluctantly go back to school, and as families get back into the fall routine, we are seeing the direct impacts of Liberal caused inflation. This year, back-to-school shopping is costing more than it ever has, with the average back-to-school shopping trip costing $700 per student. Charity and community support services are seeing record demand for school supplies.
In the past two years, it’s estimated the cost of school supplies has increased by 24%. This is not to