Part 12/12:
Canada’s supply management system, deeply embedded in Quebec political and financial interests, exemplifies how entrenched economic policies can be shielded from reform through political connections, personal financial incentives, and strategic national security concerns.
As global markets evolve and international pressures mount, the question remains: will this system continue to be protected at the expense of broader economic growth? Or will the influence of powerful financial and political interests eventually give way, allowing for a more competitive, open, and dynamic Canadian economy?
Only time will tell, but tonight’s insights reveal a complex landscape—a battleground of economics, politics, and personal interests—threatening to keep Canada mired in a protectionist past.