Author Archives: Danielle Park

Half of the independent Canadian restaurants recently surveyed say that they are unlikely to survive the current crisis.  This is bad news for small business owners in the sector, as well as related lenders, employees, landlords, economic growth and tax … Continue reading →

Classic: recurrence waves and spreading frustration with leaders as no quick fix is found. Global coronavirus cases are now above 14 million, with deaths over 600,000. Infections are also rising in the state of Victoria in Australia with masks now … Continue reading →

Having recently read several books on the history of pandemics, I am reminded that their recurrence and human behaviour have been consistent throughout the millennium.  And it is typical for incumbent politicians and policymakers to downplay spread risks in an … Continue reading →