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Advertisement 1This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Christopher Skeete was named the minister responsible for relations with English-speaking Quebecers in last month's cabinet shuffle. Photo by Jacques Boissinot /The Canadian PressArticle contentSign In or Create an Accountor View more offersArticle contentChristopher Skeete says it was “ridiculous” for the Office québécois de la langue française to go after the Burgundy Lion pub.Article contentArticle contentBut the Burgundy Lion’s sign — with no unambiguously French words, in any size — appears to be in clear contravention of the CAQ’s new sign rules.Article contentIs it that less high-profile businesses must comply, while others get a pass if the government decides to step in and make an exception?Article contentAdvertisement 1Story continues belowThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Article contentMy question to Skeete: Is it the OQLF that’s ridiculous, or the CAQ?Article contentJordan Black, RosemontArticle contentNot all negative for anglophonesArticle contentHow refreshing to read the article about Christopher Skeete. He seems to genuinely listen.Article contentI remember his cross-Quebec tour, during which he consulted with anglos and listened to their concerns and challenges. In 2019, I contacted him about school mergers in the West Island and the recently introduced Bill 40 on school board reform. He was helpful.Article contentNot everything in the anglo community is doom and gloom. I believe Skeete is skilled at offering perspective and will serve us well.Article contentChris Eustace, PierrefondsArticle contentCAQ does more harm than goodArticle contentRe: “Groupe Dynamite CEO’s threat to move head office to U.S. strikes a chord” (The Gazette, Oct. 8)Article contentCEO Andrew Lutfy says he’s considered moving the Montreal head office of Groupe Dynamite to the U.S. over his frustrations with Quebec immigration policies.Article contentAdvertisement 2Story continues belowThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Article contentMeanwhile, the OQLF budget has risen from $22 million in 2017-18 to $49 million this year, and the CAQ government lost hundreds of millions of dollars on Northvolt and Lion Electric.Article contentThen there is the cost of the REM, and the 7.5 per cent pay hike for MNAs in 2025, two years after voting themselves a 30 per cent raise.Article contentCan you imagine if that money had been used instead for the health care system or to reduce the budget deficit?Article contentThe CAQ has done more to weaken Quebec than to strengthen it.Article contentBrian Goldberg, WestmountArticle contentFor many, mail delivery a must Article contentArticle contentThe letter writer argues that striking postal workers opposing the government’s proposed changes to the service must adapt to today’s economic realities, specifically the reduced use of mail because of the internet.Article contentYet, it would seem the government’s proposals to end door-to-door delivery, close rural post offices and lengthen delivery times will further diminish the use of mail and the resulting revenue.Advertisement 1This advertisement has not loaded yet.Trending Todd: Canadiens walking on sunshine with Goal Caufield Hockey Inside Out Cowan: Canadiens now have a goalie battle — not a controversy Hockey Inside Out At long last, REM's Deux-Montagnes line to open on Nov. 17 Local News Montreal murder suspect in Rizzuto-linked Mafia probe makes first court appearance Crime Two-thirds of Quebecers aren't interested in a sovereignty referendum, survey suggests Quebec Politics Advertisement 2AdvertisementThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article contentCanada Post should instead attempt to increase its share of parcel deliveries and find what efficiencies are possible — for example, reduce home delivery to, say, three days a week.Article contentIf its operations still result in deficits, these should be covered to a point by the government in recognition that mail delivery is still an essential public service for many.Article contentRobert Hajaly, MontrealArticle contentSubmitting a letter to the editorArticle contentLetters should be sent by email to letters@montrealgazette.comArticle contentWe prioritize letters that respond to, or are inspired by, articles published by The Gazette.Article contentIf you are responding to a specific article, let us know which one.Article contentLetters should be sent uniquely to us. 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