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Kaylie Tiessen
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In the face of Trump's economic threats, we need to put our energy towards dealing with the crisis in front of us and building a strong and resilient Ontario.

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Does Ontario have the fiscal might to deal with Trump's tariff threat? @spaikin.bsky.social asked Don Drummond (Queen’s University), @kaylietiessen.bsky.social (@unifor.org), and @dantisch.bsky.social (Ontario Chamber of Commerce) #onpoli #cdnpoli
Are Ontario's Finances Able to Withstand Another Economic Crisis? | The Agenda
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February 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Tune in tonight at 8 & 11 for a thoughtful conversation about the things our politicians could do to demonstrate responsible spending while focussing on protecting people from the worst impacts of Trump's policies and threats. @dantisch.bsky.social @tvotoday.bsky.social @spaikin.bsky.social
"We're being put in an existential crisis because of Trump." — @kaylietiessen.bsky.social (@unifor.org)

Is Ontario resilient enough to survive tariff threats? At 8/11pm with Don Drummond (Queen’s University), @dantisch.bsky.social (Ontario Chamber of Commerce) & @spaikin.bsky.social #onpoli
February 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Reposted by Kaylie Tiessen
The self-checkout experiment isn't working out like retailers hoped.

Though Loblaws customers do get the unique experience of being herded into fenced self-checkout pens like cattle.

Machines costs $25k+, theft is up 4%, and 30% of customers refuse to use them entirely.
Why Self-Checkout Is No Longer Profitable for Retailers
Self-checkout stations were once a retail innovation, promising cost savings, shorter lines, and a smoother shopping experience. But today, retailers are ret...
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January 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Reposted by Kaylie Tiessen
There was an alternative to landing on the graveyard of incumbent governments in the wake of inflation. Mexico and Spain have demonstrated to the world how stabilizing the prices of essentials can pay back - economically and politically.

My first @foreignaffairs.bsky.social
January 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM