From forced labour tuna to organized crime in the heart of First Nations, a week of parliamentary testimony reveals a national security system in collapse.
Despite the overall impression of deep concern this summary leaves me with, it also gives me hope because the first step towards repair is acknowledging there is a problem.
I have a question I’m hoping you might be able to write about. It has to do with Canada Post - is it being limited by international trade agreements and could it become more viable if any such restrictions were lifted? I view it is a national treasure we need to defend for our sovereignty. If you have already addressed that topic in another summary could you point me to it? Thank you for your work.
International trade rules definitely make things harder for Canada Post. Under CUSMA, private couriers benefit from higher duty-free thresholds (up to $150 for duties), while the postal stream remains stuck at the old $20 limit. This makes the public option more expensive for many cross-border shoppers. Beyond trade, the financial strain is significant. Canada Post reported an $841 million loss in 2024, requiring a $1.03 billion government cash injection for 2025 to stay solvent. The core challenge is balancing a 1981 service mandate with a market that trade rules have largely tilted toward private firms.
I haven't done a deep dive on this, but I will put this on my schedule to look into and complete one.
Despite the overall impression of deep concern this summary leaves me with, it also gives me hope because the first step towards repair is acknowledging there is a problem.
I have a question I’m hoping you might be able to write about. It has to do with Canada Post - is it being limited by international trade agreements and could it become more viable if any such restrictions were lifted? I view it is a national treasure we need to defend for our sovereignty. If you have already addressed that topic in another summary could you point me to it? Thank you for your work.
International trade rules definitely make things harder for Canada Post. Under CUSMA, private couriers benefit from higher duty-free thresholds (up to $150 for duties), while the postal stream remains stuck at the old $20 limit. This makes the public option more expensive for many cross-border shoppers. Beyond trade, the financial strain is significant. Canada Post reported an $841 million loss in 2024, requiring a $1.03 billion government cash injection for 2025 to stay solvent. The core challenge is balancing a 1981 service mandate with a market that trade rules have largely tilted toward private firms.
I haven't done a deep dive on this, but I will put this on my schedule to look into and complete one.
Definitely the first step. Hopefully can make progress in 2026.