CIC Victoria: Fixing Canada's Economy

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When: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 Where: The Sticky Wicket Pub, Studio 919 downstairs , the Strathcona Hotel, 919 Douglas Street Time: 5 – 7:00 pm doors open at 5 pm Speaker: Dr. Christopher Ragan In this wide ranging talk, Chris Ragan will address some of the many issues that pervade the current policy tensions between Canada and the US related to trade and tariffs. What is free trade really all about, and what is the problem with any country's trade deficits or surpluses? What is the appeal of US tariffs for President Donald Trump, and how will these affect both economies? Is there something special about Canada that makes tariffs on our exports a bigger problem than tariffs on exports from other countries? What would a "Fortress North America" look like and is it a good…

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