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Patty Wiebe, Calgary
No place for government interference
Re: Cap delivery app fees at 15 per cent
Whenever a government interferes in the market for goods and services in some way, it usually makes a situation worse. The most common result is to reduce supply because the good or service can’t be delivered at the regulated price.
I wonder how city councillors would react if citizens petitioned the provincial government to cut your compensation by 15 per cent? To give councillors the benefit of the doubt, they may merely be grandstanding on delivery fees so they can appear to be helping small businesses even though wink-wink, nod-nod, they’re really not doing anything.
If city council really wanted to help small businesses, it would materially cut spending and reduce business taxes.
A more persistent example of council interference in markets is its meddling in taxi prices. It has created a monopolistic market that appears to: have raised prices above the market equilibrium point and favour owners at the expense of drivers.
Yogi Schulz, Calgary
COVID-19: A salutary tale?
The pandemic is not yet over but we are beginning to see some light through the cracks. I am proud to say Canada has taken a leadership role and contributed ever-increasing amounts to end COVID everywhere. More Canadians should be made aware that the experts estimate a return of $5.60 for every $1 of aid we invest. Indeed, it means the pandemic worldwide will end sooner, which is good for our economy.
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