Just like a quick-thinking Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, a desperate Justin Trudeau threw cold water on the Competition Act’s controversial “efficiencies” defence last week in an attempt to help bring down the soaring cost of groceries. “I’m melting,” exclaimed a dissolving Section 96 as Munchkins across the land rejoiced that they would soon enjoy lower prices for cheese.
This kind of thing gives me hope. In Canada, we may have a lot of problems, but things do slowly get better when we decide to pay attention to the problem. I’m cautiously optimistic.