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What pineapples can tell us about Brexit, globalization and Canada

The shift against globalization in many countries matters to Canada more than most. How Canada will do in a post-Brexit, "Make America Great Again" world is a trillion-dollar question for this country.

The costs and benefits of globalization to Canada in the age of Brexit

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Gary Hodgkinson is the co-owner of The British Chippy in Calgary, who sources out traditional — and local — ingredients at his restaurant. Local … except for the pineapple fritters. (Tracy Fuller/CBC)
Cost of Living9:30Whither the pineapple? Brexit, globalization and Canada

The shift against globalization in many countries matters to Canada more than most. 
How Canada will do in a post-Brexit, "Make America Great Again" world is a trillion-dollar question for this country.

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The Cost of Living explored Brexit, globalization and how it related to this country by heading to the most British place you might be able to find in Western Canada — a fish and chips shop.

With pineapple on the menu, a fruit not found in either the United Kingdom or Canada, the British Chippy leads us to a discussion about what the changing nature of globalization means post-Brexit.

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