‘The King’s speech was brilliant … I hope his words were not lost on U.S. lawmakers or voters.’ Letters to the editor for May 1
King Charles delivered a well-received speech to a joint session of the U.S. Congress, praised for its dignity and democratic principles. Letters to the editor responded to various policy issues, including Canada's potential sovereign wealth fund, the failure of a federal prescription program, and the feasibility of high-speed rail. Writers expressed concern over accountability, public consultation, and the sustainability of major government-funded projects.
- ▪King Charles addressed a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress, with his speech commended for its balance and historical insight.
- ▪Critics questioned Canada's plan to borrow $25 billion for a sovereign wealth fund, noting Norway's fund was built on oil revenue, not debt.
- ▪The federal 'axe the fax' prescription program operated for 11 years with minimal success and awarded its CEO $215,000 in variable pay despite poor performance.
- ▪High-speed rail in Canada faces skepticism due to high projected costs, low expected fare revenue, and inadequate public consultation by project proponent Alto.
- ▪Supporters of Canada's supply management system argue it provides stability amid global volatility and protects against corporate and foreign interests.
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Open this photo in gallery:King Charles addresses a joint meeting of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Tuesday.Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountWord for wordRe “Bravo, Charles! The real King schooled the faux one” (April 30): I offer King Charles my congratulations for the way in which he brought dignity, history and intelligence together, in compelling contrast with the madness that characterizes this U.S. administration.The King’s speech was brilliant in its balanced, yet sensitive, way of underlining principles that should guide democracies, and in making a realistic case for a better way forward, given challenges which are legion. I hope his words were not lost on U.S. lawmakers or voters.J.C.
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