Corporate Welfare and the CPR: A Historical Perspective

This chapter examines the historical significance of the Canadian Pacific Railway within the context of corporate welfare in Canada, highlighting corruption and financial mismanagement linked to government subsidies. It addresses the economic implications of these misguided investments, including their impact on Indigenous communities and ordinary Canadians. The discussion evolves into a critique of Canada's shift towards crony capitalism and the growing concerns surrounding corporate welfare and its effects on social spending.