Why Canada Shuts Down Every Summer — And What It’s Costing Us

Matt Gurney joins Shane Hewitt to discuss the phenomenon of Canada's "summer of distraction," where governmental and business activities slow significantly. He notes that Canadians seem to collectively decide to care less during the summer months, making it nearly impossible to advance projects or negotiations. This is further compounded by the fact that government processes in Canada have slowed down in recent years, making it difficult to get things done even outside of summer. He contrasts this with the perception of other governments that seem to act more quickly. More from Matt Gurney at ReadTheLine.ca 

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Originally aired on 2025-07-08