Sunday, March 1: Here are today’s Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.<\/p>\n
Published Mar 01, 2026 \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 Last updated 5\u00a0hours ago \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 2 minute read<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n You can save this article by registering for free here<\/a>. Or sign-in<\/a> if you have an account.<\/p>\n Re: LILLEY: Mark Carney names Janice Charette Canada\u2019s top trade negotiator, online, Feb. 16<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Recommended Videos<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Advertisement 2<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Exclusive sports coverage by Bruce Garrioch, Ken Warren and Tim Baines, in-depth crime and news from Gary Dimmock and city life coverage from arts writers Lynn Saxberg and Peter Hum. 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Plus, daily newsletters and events.Unlimited online access to Ottawa Sun and 15 news sites with one account.Ottawa Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.<\/p>\n REGISTER \/ SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.<\/p>\n THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an Account<\/p>\n or<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n The top negotiator choice (Janice Charette) appears to be a lifelong bureaucrat who has never negotiated anything. Wise choice, Mark Carney.<\/p>\n That should ensure she will poke Donald Trump in the eye and impress those who think doing so will show him how strong we are to stand up to the leader of the biggest economy in the world and to a country that happens to be not only our neighbour, but our biggest trading partner.<\/p>\n Sad to think, of all the problems Canada has, provoking Trump is top of mind.<\/p>\n Instead of an insider with zero experience in negotiating anything, why wouldn\u2019t our government secure the services of a proven union negotiator? Someone who has fought in the trenches and has the ability to compromise and find value in a fair-to-all agreement.<\/p>\n Advertisement 3<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Unfortunately, we all know the outcome of the upcoming negotiations with the U.S.A. It will be a disaster. Canada\u2019s economy will crash. Jobs will be lost. The dollar will drop to new lows and ordinary Canadians will bear the brunt of the economic storm.<\/p>\n Elbows up, eh?<\/p>\n ROBERT HEPTING THINK BEFORE CHOOSING CANADA<\/p>\n Before you choose Canada as your country of choice, you should know some facts.<\/p>\n No. 1: You can wait years to access needed health care and may even die in a waiting room for emergency care.<\/p>\n No. 2: If you think you will find affordable housing or rent, that\u2019s just not going to happen.<\/p>\n No. 3: Taxes that are through the roof and skyrocketing.<\/p>\n No. 4: The high food prices, with Canada considered the food inflation capital of the G7.<\/p>\n Advertisement 4<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n No. 5: MAiD is the fifth-leading cause of death in Canada, with the numbers rising every year.<\/p>\n No. 6: A lack of jobs, with government policy driving companies out of Canada, making it difficult to find full-time employment.<\/p>\n No. 7: Freedom of speech no longer exists here, with huge fines possible.<\/p>\n Still want to come here? I think I\u2019m out of room in this particular letter.<\/p>\n GLEN LAPENSKIE HAVE YOUR SAY<\/p>\n Your letters are welcome, at:\u00a0OttSun.Oped@sunmedia.ca<\/a>.\u00a0Include your first and last name\u00a0AND city\/town. Keep your letters short \u2014 and please\u00a0try to be civil, even when criticizing or disagreeing. We edit for accuracy, length, clarity and legal concerns.<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n![\"Janice](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_0189_37720987.jpg\")
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