Imagine that all bakers were nationalized under the Canada Food Act, also known as Foodiecare.
Selling bread is too important to leave to bakers.
Bakers may sell bread, but only under special rules, unknown to most customers. Customers need protection. They might buy bread they do not need.
If Sally wants bread, Bob the baker must sell only bread. If Sally wants bread and bagels, Bob must give the bagels for free or ask Sally to buy the bagels tomorrow.
Sometimes, Bob feels guilty and gives the bagels for free. Bob tells himself that he has spare time; the bagels might not sell anyways. Bob often forgets about his mal-baking insurance, continuing baking education, and saving for retirement at 73.
Canadian Bakers for Foodiecare say the cost of bagels is already priced into the average loaf of bread.
Furthermore, bakers have a privileged status under Foodiecare. People always want bread. And Canadian bakers do not have to pay for advertising and administration.
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