Calgary Sun Letters to the Editor, Aug. 17: ‘I have my doubts…’

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Doubts about inland port

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Recently there has been a lot of news regarding the new proposed Prairie Economic Gateway Project involving federal and city support (money). I will preface my comments by stating I have been in the land development and building industry for 50 years. In fact, I have built millions of square feet of Industrial space, involving rail service, in Alberta – more than any other company. In short, I understand the market. We haven’t built a distribution warehouse with rail service for over 20 years in Calgary or Edmonton, nor do I know anyone who has. Simply put, there has been no demand for rail service, let alone for a project of the size and scope proposed. If the proponents prescribe to the theory ‘build it and they will come,’ then fine, but do so with their own resources – not taxpayer funds. I remember when the Regina Inland Port, CentrePort Winnipeg, and CN Rail’s Conrich Intermodal site were all ballyhooed with much fanfare. Sadly, none of the above delivered on the initial enthusiasm. The two principal proponents of this project just happen to own the majority of the land – funny how that goes.

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RANDY REMINGTON

(Hopefully the driving forces behind this significant project have done their due diligence)

Preposterous proposals

Canadians are no strangers to loonies, but Trump’s claim that Iran owes the U.S. compensation for his efforts to destroy their civilization, places him in a class of his own. Trump reasons that it has cost America, and its partner Israel, vast sums to send a massive military force halfway around the world in order to assassinate Iran’s Ayatollah, its civilian and military leaders, 160 schoolgirls and 4,000 other citizens, not to mention bombing tens of billions of dollars worth of civilian infrastructure into rubble. And what have America and Israel gotten in return? Nothing but higher gas prices. That can’t be fair. It brings to mind Trump’s fantasies regarding Canada; tearing up trade agreements, imposing tariffs and threatening to annex the nation, then demanding concessions in return. Who can imagine a Prime Minister loony enough to submit to such a preposterous proposal?

MIKE WARD, Duncan, B.C.

(Things are clearly not working out the way Trump had imagined)

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Rebate fail

I applied for the $100 rebate and I received this payment. I drive a taxi for a part time job and I spend more than that in fuel. This rebate is a complete joke when it comes to making life affordable. I work seven days a week and I have three jobs. My family is barely making our bills every month. When will our governments make life affordable?

LORNE VANDERWOUDE

(It’s been a mixed bag)

Shining lights

I was giddy as a schoolgirl when I found out all of the Sun newspapers would be published during the last solar eclipse.

TERRY TOLL, Campbell’s Bay, Quebec

(And no need to don your sunglasses to read us)

Mass distraction

Do you believe, or better still, does anyone believe that next week, ‘The Donald’ down south will adhere to his date to increase tariffs on Canada by 50%? I don’t. He secretly used a different plane to get back to the U.S. because of an assassination threat. Really? All these things the U.S. president does and says distracts the news media away from the Epstein Files and it’s working.

R. MOSKAL, Winnipeg

(No-one’s forgotten about the Epstein files, despite Trump’s efforts to change the channel)

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Obsessed with Trump

(Re: ‘Details of Carney’s Tuscany vacation shrouded in mystery,’ Aug. 12) When is Lorne Gunter going to stop making excuses for Mark Carney? His latest op-ed laced with his dark obsession over Trump. So what if Trump is an irrational bully, he’s only doing what is best for the U.S. I lament that Canadians don’t have a leader who is doing what is best for Canada and not Brookfield. Moreover, during the last election Canadians were told by Carney that he has dealt with Trump in the past and knows how to handle men like Trump. So far Carney hasn’t and it’s becoming clear why Trump gave a veiled endorsement to Carney. Trump knew Carney was spineless and would capitulate at every push.

JEFFREY ANDERSON

(Your biggest trading partner being led by an irrational bully is a problem)

Toughen up

About time that Canada toughens up against Trump. He needs to be reminded that Canada exports many necessary goods and services to the U.S., (eh) for their survival. His recent demands on the Gordie Howe bridge that Canada paid for has gone too far and Mr. Carney caved. I am not impressed. Diplomacy has not worked.

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RON MOTT

(Trump is anti-diplomacy)

Democratic faith

(Re: Editorial — ‘Federal conflict law is notoriously weak,’ Aug. 4). The Supreme Court ruling represents a powerful affirmation of Canada’s democratic principles and the integrity of our institutions. It is genuinely encouraging to see that justice, fairness, and accountability remain embedded in our system. Every party must have an equal opportunity to present their arguments and defend their actions, even when the case involves individuals at the highest levels of power. Moments like this remind Canadians why our judicial framework is respected and why many of us feel proud of the country we call home. In an era where trust in public institutions is often tested, decisions like this reinforce confidence that our checks and balances still function as intended.

ANAS KHAN

(It’s important people have faith in these institutions)

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