Author Archives: Danielle Park

BC moving to clamp down on destructive capital flows

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Danielle Park

The fentanyl plague, luxury sales, crazy real estate and heavily indebted households are all connected in Canada’s largest urban areas.  Finally, British Columbia has an Attorney General with the guts to clamp down.  Those who have been making money on … Continue reading →

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Roubini on macro factors driving global recession

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Danielle Park

We have been talking and writing about the macro forces driving the present downturn for a long time. The fix needed is far larger than finding a new trade deal between America and China.  Roubini articulates many of the key … Continue reading →

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Processed foods driving escalating sick-care costs

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Danielle Park

Based on 2015 Statistics Canada data a new study from the University of Montreal finds  that ultra-processed foods (including carbonated drinks, mass-produced cookies, ice cream, and sweetened yogurts) make up 47% of the average daily calories consumed by adults, and … Continue reading →

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