Free trade and government meddling in markets across borders
The piece argues free markets face barriers from governments shaping trade for politics. It cites Canadian farmers amid U S and EU subsidies, COOL disputes, and ongoing interventions in grain and lumber. It notes low gas prices and oil dynamics tied to geopolitics and Russia.
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European Union
Canada
Canadian Wheat Board
Middle East
OPEC
Saudi Arabia
Russia
Canada’s Mayors Put On The World Stage
A playful tour of Canadian mayors highlights Walter Asser of Thunder Bay and others. Winnipeg elected Metis Brian Bowman, Calgary’s Naheed Nenshi is a cosmopolitan Muslim leader, Quebec City’s Rene Labeaume shocks with blunt talk, and ex Toronto mayor Rob Ford remains a singular public figure.
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Canada
Thunder Bay
Ontario
Lakehead
Walter
Jolly Wally) Asser
Winnipeg
Brian Bowman
Bowman
Calgary
Naheed Nenshi
Cowtown
Labeaume
Toronto
Rob Ford
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Main Street
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Government of Canada
Canada Periodical Fund
Department of Canadian Heritage
Alice Munro
Wally
Mayor Assef
Duke of Edinburgh
Quebec City
Rene Labeaume
Paradis