The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Moore-Butts #24 -- Making Tough Choices
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Oct 1, 2025 This discussion features James Moore, a former Conservative cabinet minister, and Gerald Butts, a senior political advisor who served in the Trudeau government. They dive into the pressing issues surrounding Canada Post's decline and the difficulty of making necessary reforms. Gerald suggests that bipartisan cooperation could facilitate effective changes, while James reflects on the political strategies and public perceptions influencing reform efforts. Together, they explore the challenges and moral weight of governmental decisions in today’s political landscape.
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Post Office Problem Became Political Time-Bomb
- Canada Post's business model has collapsed due to falling letter volumes and changing behaviour.
- Political delay turned an emerging problem into a near-crisis that now costs billions.
Use Cross-Party Committees To Forge Durable Reform
- Form a cross-partisan committee to craft long-term reforms that survive government changes.
- Build consensus now so future governments can implement sustainable fixes without repeating the political delay.
Opposition Can Gain By Being Constructively Responsible
- Opposition parties should selectively create space to appear responsible on complex issues.
- Doing so can win public trust while forcing the government into pragmatic solutions.