As Canadian competitiveness falters, organized crime and the illegal cigarette businesses are flourishing

It is time for Canada to wake up to the fact that one of the fastest growing sectors of its economy is also one of the most dangerous.

Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. The lost tax revenue which should be flowing into public programs is instead making criminals rich, writes Laura Dawson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY LAURA DAWSON

November 25, 2024

Canada’s official economy—the one in plain sight that pays taxes and reports to public markets—is in trouble. Productivity is weak, and investor confidence is being shaken by geopolitical turmoil. But there is one area of our economy that is surging: the underground ma...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Weekend Point of View Newsletter

A round up of the past weekâ€™s opinion writers and columnists on Saturdays and Sundays.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy