Canadian Jobs...

Good evening to all.

Mr. Trudeau came to this evening's debate. When the Lavalin issue came up, he repeated his oft-stated priority of protecting Canadian jobs. It is a laudable goal, and should be on the lips of everyone running for any office. However, after my trip to the supermarket last week, I am unimpressed.

I went to the Superstore at Dufferin and Steeles. One of the purchases was garlic. We go through a fair amount. The garlic from China was $4.98/kilo. The garlic from Canada was $3.98/pound. To work from equal weights and measures, $4.98/kilo = $2.26/pound. This means that the garlic from Canada was over 50% more expensive than the garlic from China.

Mr. Trudeau, we all want you to fight for Canadian jobs. May we humbly suggest that you fight as well for Canadian farmers?

Bedtime...

R/SCG