“The federal government plans four food terminals and 20 to 40 smaller food hubs across Canada, with the goal of reducing prices by being less reliant on big grocery retailers’ supply chains.”

I’ll be curious how well this works, it strikes me as Carney’s response to Avi suggesting crown-corp grocers.

I think there is some difference. In the UK, children’s home providers are contracted out and effectively paid rent, creating the incentive structure you’re highlighting.

But in Denmark most of these homes are owned by the municipal governments themselves, not rented. It’s broadly just a government service, not a rent contract market.

This BBC article has a great infographic that breaks down the difference, and does a better job highlighting the ideas in general: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy2vxp48y8o

After the U.S. has continued intentionally delaying and “misplacing” materiel that EU countries have paid for, this just doesn’t seem like a good idea. I get the impression the U.S. will run away with the money.