Canada’s demand for summer burgers remains robust even as ground beef prices surged to $14.67 per kg in May 2025, marking a 25% increase from the previous year. This rise in price exceeds the country’s current inflation rate of 1.7%, yet consumers continue to show a strong appetite for beef.
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'Leave the oil in the ground': Same debates, different country
On December 5, 2023, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro expressed intentions to declare a Venezuelan province in an oil-rich area disputed with Guyana, which has become one of the world's fastest-growing economies due to offshore oil development. Entrepreneur Selwin Asafa George advocates for equitable resource distribution in Guyana, suggesting a sovereign wealth fund similar to Alaska's to ensure all citizens benefit from the nation's oil windfall. Want More Context? 🔎
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