[bawolff]

> We also have to consider how much our subsidized postal systems are really just subsidizing one form of business over another.

Canada post is not exactly subsidized: https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/business/canada-post-group-rep...

But even if it was, this is precisely the type of thing it makes sense to subsidize, since its a business that enables other businesses.

[pjc50]

He's probably referring to the international postage system which makes it cheaper to ship from China than in- country.

[jariel]

1) Canada post is a crown corporation and is effectively subsidized [1]. It's existence is guaranteed, it effectively cannot go insolvent, as such it receives considerably better terms of business than otherwise. And more.

2) "its a business that enables other businesses"

Almost all businesses 'enable other businesses' - this is absolutely not a reason to subsidize package delivery.

In fact, it's the opposite of a reason.

If there is a reason, it's to ensure some kind of common mail delivery particularly to remote outposts.

[1] https://lfpress.com/opinion/columnists/canada-post-back-to-a....

[onemiketwelve]

And a business that used to enable communication between residents, business, and government