‘This decision may rank as Mark Carney’s biggest failure, betrayal and regret.’ Letters to the editor for May 21
The article discusses various opinions regarding recent political and environmental decisions in Canada. Critics express concerns over the carbon pricing agreement and its potential negative impact on climate action and public health. Additionally, there are reflections on leadership failures and the need for better mechanisms to address white-collar crime.
- ▪The carbon pricing agreement delays an industrial carbon price increase to 2040, leading to an estimated $70-billion in damages from emissions.
- ▪Mark Carney's leadership is being questioned, with some Liberal supporters expressing disappointment.
- ▪There is a call for better protection for whistle-blowers in white-collar crime investigations.
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 |
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Open this photo in gallery:Prime Minister Mark Carney in Vancouver on Wednesday.ETHAN CAIRNS/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountWinners and losersRe “Winning battles, losing the war: The Putin-Trump history lesson” (May 15): Of course Vladimir Putin wants his people to believe they’re winning. The same is true of Volodymyr Zelensky and many others leading their countries through difficult disputes. The problem is that in wars such as the one in Ukraine, there are only losers. The ones we call “winners” are those who lose the least. Citizens endure years of bruising and bloody wars because they have been convinced that all alternatives to fighting are worse.
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