Canada Post is not a good candidate for privatization, says a letter writer. Photo by Brent Calver /PostmediaArticle contentRe: Carney can’t punt on Canada Post any longer, WednesdayTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentI realize that Canada Post is under close scrutiny for its very large deficits.Article contentArticle contentReorganization must be done, beginning with the CEO’s bonuses. The salary is around $500,000, with millions of dollars in bonuses reported.Article contentPrivatization is always promoted as the answer but I cannot reconcile that this is a sensible solution. We are currently suffering the effects of privatization with Nova Scotia Power and can see that we are completely helpless in addressing its problems.Article contentArticle contentDeutsche Post is suggested as an example of successful privatization that is very profitable.Article contentHowever, a quick look at Trustpilot shows that with 7,035 reviews, their rating is 1.4 stars. Complaints consist of undelivered mail, non-existent tracking and opened parcels with missing contents.Article contentCanada Post is an essential service, especially for remote areas of Canada. Other services will not deliver to these areas because, you guessed it, they can’t make a profit.Article contentIt is imperative that we understand that public services are such and that they are essential and not profit-making ventures.Article contentMary Anne Earle, DartmouthArticle content
Opinion: Dont deliver on Canada Post privatization route
