Overview

• Letter-writers accuse Prime Minister Mark Carney of prioritizing international trips, citing a recent UN speech in New York and meetings in Europe over domestic concerns.
• Several letters fault Carney for a promised trade deal with President Trump that had a July 21 deadline, saying no agreement has materialized.
• Contributors denounce the government’s recognition of Palestine, describing the decision as embarrassing for Canada on the world stage.
• One letter speculates that Vladimir Putin seeks to draw NATO into the Ukraine war to later demand reparations, presenting a cautionary view of his strategy.
• A separate letter challenges a Fraser Institute claim about high earners’ tax burdens, arguing wealthier Albertans have more tools to reduce taxes than lower‑income residents, while another urges restraint in extreme political name‑calling.