Why some Canadians are crowdfunding to pay their bills | Cost of Living

Thousands of Canadians have launched GoFundMe campaigns this year, asking for help with everyday expenses. But, as more of us struggle with the cost of living, is crowdfunding the best way to keep up? Also, how much does it cost small towns to maintain giant roadside attractions? And we ask: what does the rise of Elon Musk, the world's first trillionaire, say about capitalism in the 21st century?

00:00 - Intro
01:59 - Can crowdfunding solve the cost of living crisis?
11:13 - The economics of roadside attractions
16:40 - What Elon Musk says about 21st century capitalism


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