Grandpa 's Journey

  Yesterday, after lunch at One Chinese Cuisine restaurant near Bayview and Elgin Mills, Julie and I joined a few friends across the street at Tim Hortons. Just coffee. Nothing special. But the moment stayed with me. At one table, a group of us—baby boomers—sat talking about AI, its impact on jobs, and what kind of future our grandchildren might face. The tone was thoughtful, but also quietly worried. At another table, not far from us, were groups of students. Some were drinking coffee. Some were eating donuts. They were laughing, relaxed, and carefree. You could see the happiness on their faces. And I couldn’t help but notice the contrast. When we were young, life was very different. Most families were not well off. We had little or no pocket money. Going out for coffee and snacks like this was not part of our daily life. What we see today is a generation growing up with far more material comfort and freedom. In that sense, they have much more than we did. But as we sat there talk...

  Yesterday, I was still digesting the idea of BYD cars possibly entering the Canadian market with competitive pricing. Today, another video caught my attention—this time about something even more surprising: the BYD Shark pickup truck , and talk about construction plans and possible production locations. A pickup truck. From BYD. Now that made me pause. For many Canadians, pickup trucks are not just vehicles—they are part of daily life. Whether for work, family, or long road trips, trucks like the Ford F-150 or RAM have dominated our roads for decades. So when a Chinese EV giant like BYD steps into this space, it’s not a small move. It’s bold. What the Video Suggests According to the video, there are discussions around construction timelines and possible North American production for the BYD Shark. That’s important. Very important. Because let’s be honest—without local production, entering Canada (and the U.S.) is extremely difficult due to tariffs, regulations, and political con...