Category: Industry

Canada’s Economy is the Most Uncompetitive in More Than 20 Years

If all you knew about our economy derived from soundbites by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, you’d think we’re living in a utopia. But such is not reality, and Canada’s economy is, in fact, a little shaky. According to the latest IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, Canada’s economy placed 13th out of

Canadian Drivers Are the Worst in the World for Polluting the Environment

Despite our reputation as a “clean” country, our environmental record is anything but squeaky. According to research from the International Energy Agency (IEA), Canadian drivers emit the most carbon per kilometre driven in the world. The data reveals that Canadian cars produce 206 grams of CO2 per kilometre driven. Energy and environmental

Canada Just Added a Record Number of Jobs in a Single Month

Canada added the population of a mid-sized city to its job market in the month of April. According to Statistics Canada, 107,000 people found employment last month. It’s the most jobs ever added month-to-month since record-keeping began in 1976. What’s most encouraging is that strong gains were seen among young workers, older workers

Europe is Getting Ready to Ban Veggie Terms That Confuse Meat-Eaters

You’d have to be a real meathead to confuse a “veggie burger” or “seitan sausage” for the real thing. Nevertheless, the European Parliament has passed a measure that will prohibit companies from using terms like “steak,” “cheese,” “milk,” or “burger” in marketing vegan/veggie products and meat alternatives. This is obviously a

This is How Much the Price of Weed Has Jumped Since Legalization

Just over half a year into legalization, we can get a better picture of how Canada’s regulatory stance on marijuana has affected the industry. For example, how the price of pot has changed since October 17th, 2018. According to a recent report by Statistics Canada, the price of marijuana overall –