| The world is in turmoil right now, but the Consumer Choice Center team is trying to stay positive and productive. Here’s what we have been up to this February. |
 Something’s holding back the Electric Vehicle Revolution.. David joined the video crew at Learn Liberty to try to answer some of the important questions about what is deterring mass adoption of electric vehicles. Make sure to watch the whole video, but here’s a little spoiler for you – dealer-franchise laws and higher registration fees than those on gasoline-powered vehicles. Government intervention, who would have thought? |
 Catch up with Consumer Choice Radio This month, we have had some great episodes on Consumer Choice Radio. But I want to draw your attention to this particular one. In the first part, David and Yael discuss Freedom Convoy and the Canadian Conservative leadership race. Then, they’re joined by Joseph Annotti who reveals science on PFAS and argues that regulators should slow down their efforts to ban some of these vital products. |
 Colombia is giving Uber a hard time Colombia and Uber have had turbulent relationship for the past 9 years. Just like in other parts of the world, Uber has seen great resistance from local taxi companies and drivers. This sharing economy platform remains illegal and passengers have to take a front seat to avoid unnecessary attention from police, which can result in fines and/or confiscation of the vehicle. Read our blogpost below to find out how these restrictions suppress entrepreneurial spirit and limit consumer choice. |
 75% vape tax? No, we didn’t miss the period Alaska is proposing a 75% vape tax. Liz testified at the Alaska State Legislature’s Senate Finance Committee and on proposed tax and how that would be harmful to public health and consumer choice. She made sure the voice of consumers, who rely on vape products in their attempt to give up smoking, was heard. |
 Let’s not go back to what farming once was! Did you know that without pesticides, crop losses would be between 50 and 80%, which in turn would lead to higher food prices, and shortages leading to queues in front of supermarkets the likes of which we only experience in times of crisis. No one wants that right? Bill argues that rejecting the notion of using pesticides altogether and going “back to basics” will not only reduce the availability of products, but also fail to guarantee the safety of food. |
 Vape Flavours matter and CCC keeps fighting against their bans! Vape flavours are the main draw for people looking to quit smoking, this is a fact and we’re here to fight against proposed bans whenever that might be. Yaël testified at the Maine State Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services on a proposed bill that would outlaw the sale of flavored vaping products, depriving adult smokers of less harmful options. |
| Thanks for sticking with us! As you can see it’s been quite a productive month! We have a lot of projects in progress, so make sure to follow our social media to be the first to know about them! |