In a series of pointed letters published on December 29, 2025, readers of Postmedia News expressed deep frustration with what they see as Canada's tendency to undermine its own prosperity, targeting federal and provincial policies on energy, security, and liquor sales.
Internal Strife Stifling Resource Wealth
Responding to a column by Lorne Gunter, reader Reyn Richardson of Mono, Ontario, argued that Canada's vast natural resources and small population should make it the world leader in GDP per capita. Instead, he contends, the nation is engaged in a debilitating "family feud" that creates hostile conditions for private capital investment in resource projects.
The letter specifically references the potential rerouting of a pipeline to Washington State due to B.C. Premier David Eby's stance. Richardson asserts that Canada's economic decline is a self-inflicted wound, not solely the result of external forces like the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump. "We are our own worst enemy," he writes, emphasizing that building pipelines to access new markets should be logical, but Canada is doing the opposite.
Sharp Criticism Aimed at Federal Liberals
Another letter from David Johnston of Kingston, Ontario, delivers a blistering critique of the Liberal government. Johnston advises his Jewish friends that to reduce antisemitism in Canada, they should cease funding and voting for the Liberal Party.
He accuses the government of prioritizing votes and "illegal population growth" over protecting Canadian citizens and vetting out criminals. The letter states the Liberals demonstrate "no moral clarity," consistently avoiding responsibility and protecting perpetrators over victims.
Ontario's LCBO Booze Blunder Draws Ire
Shifting to provincial matters, Larry H. Rayner from Innisfil, Ontario, lambastes the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) and Premier Doug Ford over a costly inventory issue. Rayner highlights that the LCBO is sitting on $81 million worth of American wine and spirits that Ontario taxpayers have already paid for.
He characterizes the situation as an "$81-million Christmas gift" to U.S. suppliers if the products remain unsold. Criticizing the move as illogical, Rayner urges the LCBO to at least return the products to shelves for sale and suggests this debacle is another reason to privatize the crown corporation.
A Pattern of Self-Imposed Obstacles
Collectively, these letters from late December 2025 paint a picture of a nation perceived by some citizens as actively hindering its own economic potential and policy effectiveness. The concerns span from macro-level energy and economic strategy to specific government accountability and provincial fiscal management.
The consistent theme is one of frustration with internal political and bureaucratic decisions that readers believe contradict common sense and the country's best interests, whether in developing resources, ensuring public safety, or managing public assets.
