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Category: The Squeeze

The Squeeze covers the rising cost of living, housing, groceries, and the economic pressures facing everyday Canadians.

German Auto Giants Face Disruption & Decline

German automotive giants are facing unprecedented challenges due to disruptive innovation, aggressive Chinese competition, and rapid technological shifts. Their legacy systems are proving too rigid to adapt to the fast-changing global automotive landscape.

Canada’s High-Speed Rail Debate: Lessons from the CPR

Leni Spooner draws parallels between Canada’s 1881 CPR debate and today’s high-speed rail proposals, highlighting persistent challenges in nation-building infrastructure. It underscores the profound societal costs of inaction, urging a re-evaluation of long-term vision over short-term fiscal concerns.

Canadians Facing Billions in Higher Oil Costs

A recent report indicates Canadians face $12 billion in increased oil costs over the next year. This analysis critiques the framing of these price hikes, attributing them to policy choices rather than inevitable market forces, and advocates for a tax on oil company profits.

The U.S. has imposed duties on Canadian mushrooms, exposing Canada’s significant reliance on a single export market. This move highlights a recurring pattern of trade disputes and underscores the need for Canada to address its structural economic vulnerabilities.

The U.S. has imposed duties on Canadian mushrooms, exposing Canada’s significant reliance on a single export market. This move highlights a recurring pattern of trade disputes and underscores the need for Canada to address its structural economic vulnerabilities.

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