Crunch Time: What’s Happening to Bick’s Pickles in Canada?

Ian Lee, Professor at Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business, explains why Bick’s—Canada’s favourite pickle—is becoming harder to find on Canadian shelves. Despite being made with Canadian cucumbers and lids, the pickles are packaged in the USA—meaning new tariffs now apply. Ian breaks down how these tariffs don’t work as intended and end up punishing Canadians for bad politics. Join Shane and Ian as they unpack the complexities behind this beloved Canadian favourite and what it reveals about trade, politics, and consumer costs.

Originally aired on 2025-08-12