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The sector provides employment for nearly 215,000 people and generates more than $11 billion in wages. These figures encompass direct economic activity, supply chain impacts, and household spending from industry wages. Coffee is the most consumed beverage in Canada after tap water."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Canadians are among the world's leading coffee consumers. A 2025 study found that 71% of Canadians drank coffee the previous day. Consumption patterns are evolving, with increased interest in specialty and espresso-based drinks, as well as cold coffee options. The Coffee Association of Canada (CAC) highlighted these contributions on National Coffee Day, September 29, 2026."},{"type":"heading","text":"Consumption figures"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Coffee Association of Canada's research indicates that 71% of Canadians consumed coffee the day before the 2025 survey. In the same year, 29% of Canadians reported drinking an espresso-based beverage. 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