Right to Repair as Key to Canada Economic Resilience
The piece argues that strengthening the Canadian right to repair is essential for economic resilience amid U S tariff threats. It links 2023 export reliance on the U S with vulnerabilities in farming, medical devices, and consumer gear, urging domestic manufacturing, diversified trade, and accessible parts and tools for repair.
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Canada should strengthen right to repair for resilience
The right to repair movement offers Canada a path to reduce economic vulnerabilities and U S dependency while promoting sustainability and local hiring. Progress includes Bill C-59 amendments to the Competition Act and 2024 Copyright Act changes enabling repair and diagnostic access. Provincial action and federal leadership remain essential to ban planned obsolescence, secure warranties, set repair standards, and create a repairability index for informed consumer choices.
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Rushed pharmacare push sparks Ottawa province clash
Ottawa pushes a national pharmacare plan amid provincial resistance. The piece argues a government monopoly would reduce drug coverage, raise approval delays, and force millions to rely on fewer options, with Quebec's plan shown as a backstop model.
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Work together for freedoms and friendship across borders
Letter from editors notes Canadian readers urge united effort against Trump policies and tariffs. Authors criticize U S actions, advocate solidarity with Mexico China Canada and EU, warn of risks to federal workers and public services, and urge continued cooperation, with a call to share opinions within 300 words.
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