Nudges, which surreptitiously manipulate our behaviour, are being used to promote specific political agendas Do you think you’re always the one making your own decisions? Think again. For some years now, governments have been using a new tool that allows them to guide our choices furtively, without the need for regulation, coercion, or
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Canada’s Marketing Boards A Barrier to Affordable Food
Governments can easily address high food prices by phasing out marketing boards Rising food prices have taken centre stage in Canada, and at the core of this issue are the marketing boards, which hold considerable sway over our ability to buy affordable groceries. While governments have acknowledged the importance of ensuring Canada families have access
Food Inflation Takes a Positive Turn with a Dip in Most Categories, Except Fish
But it may be time for a U.S.-style food stamp program for Canadians in dire need Recent food inflation figures offer a ray of hope amid concerns over rising prices. On a month-to-month basis, fish exhibited a discernible uptick in costs: all other food categories, including meat, bakery products, and produce, underwent a reduction in
Price Controls A Misguided Weapon in the Inflation Battle
Zap! You’re frozen! has never worked. Why is Trudeau floating price controls now? If we could tame inflation with laws and regulations, we would have discovered it by now. But that’s not stopping Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from letting it be understood that he’s getting ready to try once again where so many others
At The Root of Who I AM
The Afro News, Vancouver Canada The word ‘root’ has many different meanings; a common explanation is being the part of a plant or tree that is below the surface. In other words; the root of a healthy living plant or tree is never seen or exposed to the light, it is almost always buried in
Debate Over ‘Anti-Racism’ Education Intensifies in Ontario
Parents are fighting back against the Ontario School Board’s Critical Race Theory indoctrination Recently, Peel district schools reportedly purged all library books written before 2008. But this incident is just one of many questionable moves made by schools across Ontario in recent years. For example, in mid-summer 2022, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario
A Small Fix with Big Implications for Food Prices Stalled in Senate
Food prices soar as Senate fails to act on crucial carbon tax exemption bill for farmers The House of Commons overwhelmingly passed a bill to make food cheaper and help farmers. In fact, the House passed the bill twice. But after two years, the bill still isn’t law, and that delay has cost families
Dollarama a Lifeline for Canadians Struggling to Make ends Meet
Rock-bottom prices at Dollarama a game-changer for the food industry In an era of continuous cost of living surges, the quest for budget-friendly groceries has become a financial challenge for many Canadians. Recent investigations by intrepid reporters in Quebec and Ontario have uncovered a revelation that may surprise some: Dollar stores, most notably Dollarama, provide
Canada Cannot Afford to Lose More Doctors
Euthanasia policies are driving some doctors to leave their profession. Canada continues to struggle with doctor shortages. RBC analysts estimate that Canada will be short around 44,000 physicians by 2028. Family doctors will account for 72 per cent of the shortage. Today, over six million Canadians are without a family doctor. Some provinces have tried
Patrice Lumumba’s Last Letter To His Wife Before He Dies
“I write these words to you without knowing if they will get to you, when they reach you, and if I will be alive when you read them. Throughout my struggle for the independence of my country, I have never doubted the final triumph of the sacred cause to which my companions and I have