Farmers' markets boost Canada's resilient food system
A Dalhousie led study analyzes how farmers' markets price goods versus mainstream grocers since 2018 to 2023. Vendors report higher input costs, absorbing a shrinking profit margin while markets show lower inflation for items like tomatoes and eggs. The work urges policy to support local food infrastructure and targeted incentives.
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Statistics Canada
Ontario targets Trump tariffs as risk to trade and jobs
Ben Eisen of the Fraser Institute warns that sweeping U S tariffs would devastate Ontario and Canada, citing 226 billion in Ontario exports in 2023 and U S trade accounting for 39 percent of the province's economy. He argues lower barriers benefit consumers and business, urging leaders to persuade Trump to avoid protectionism.
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Doug Ford
U.S
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Canada must reclaim prosperity through practical reforms
David Leis, CEO of the Frontier Centre for Public Policy, argues in a Troy Media column that Canada faces high debt, stalled resource projects, and strained services due to policy choices. The piece urges targeted actions: cut red tape and taxes, curb government growth, reform immigration, unleash resources, boost innovation, and defend freedoms to restore prosperity and opportunity.
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David Leis
The
Frontier Centre For Public Policy
Troy Media
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