This Should Terrify Canadians: Alabama Is Catching Us

Canada has officially fallen behind Alabama in GDP per capita, a stunning economic reality confirmed by the IMF and covered by the Globe and Mail. But while the media acknowledges the decline, they still refuse to confront the real question: how did a G7 country fall behind a U.S. southern state after 11 years of federal policy decisions?In this episode of Tap the Maple, we break down the Globe’s reporting, what Alabama did to attract investment, and the policies that have made Canada more expensive, slower, and less competitive. From rising taxes and regulatory delays to exploding population growth without matching economic expansion, the warning signs are everywhere.Investment is leaving. Jobs are moving. Productivity is collapsing. And yet the media continues to describe the problem without naming the cause.This isn’t just about Alabama.This is about Canada’s future, and whether we’re willing to admit what’s really happening.If Canadians don’t demand change, the decline won’t stop here.Tap the Maple. Stay informed. Speak up.