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Letters to the Editor

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Sept. 25: ‘Immediate priorities were not apparent to me from the Throne Speech.’ Readers react to Justin Trudeau’s pledges for Canada, plus other letters to the editor

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Sept. 24: ‘If I can go to the grocery store safely, I can vote.’ Readers react as John Horgan calls B.C. election during pandemic, plus other letters to the editor

Sept. 23: ‘The reason why some five million MEC members … can’t have nice things.’ Readers feel betrayed, lay blame for the sale of MEC to a foreign investment firm, plus other letters to the editor

Sept. 22: ‘No disrespect to Doug Ford … but we knew this was coming.’ Readers react to Ontario not acting on calls to strengthen long-term care measures as COVID-19 second wave looms, plus other letters to the editor

Sept. 21: ‘Sadly I’m a member of the Conservatives, a party that has once again left me with an unpalatable alternative to Justin Trudeau.’ Readers debate Erin O’Toole’s performance so far, plus other letters to the editor

Sept. 20: ‘My child will be taken care of … because he was lucky enough to have been born into an upper-middle-class family.’ Readers debate education, inequality and how long schools will last, plus other letters to the editor

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Sept. 19: ‘How little I knew as a middle-aged white man.’ Readers consider that the world is a dangerous place for Black children, plus other letters to the editor

Sept. 18: ‘Canadians are well past trusting promises made by Chinese leaders.’ Readers react as Huawei draws up ‘no-spying’ pledge, plus other letters to the editor

Sept. 17: ‘Another Conservative Leader chooses to pander to Quebec … he’s lost my vote.’ Readers debate: What else does Erin O’Toole want to take back? Plus other letters to the editor

Sept. 16: ‘Yet another Canadian corporation sold out to foreigners.’ Readers react as outdoor recreation retailer MEC sold to U.S. private investment firm, plus other letters to the editor

Sept. 15: ‘How disturbing that Alberta would not reveal how many students were ordered to isolate.’ Readers react as Alberta’s return to school disrupted, coronavirus infections send hundreds of students home, plus other letters to the editor

Sept. 14: ‘I’m not sorry to see the founders leave. I find them to be unrepentant and unable to take responsibility for their own demise.’ Readers react as Lobbying Commissioner launches review of Kielburgers’ WE Charity, plus other letters to the editor

Sept. 13: ‘I hope that U.S. citizens who own property in Canada may be able to enjoy Canadian Thanksgiving at their cottages.’ Readers react as Canada-U.S. border remains closed, plus other letters to the editor

Sept. 12: ‘Shouldn’t cities be banning lawns?’ Readers debate: Is it time to decolonize your lawn? Plus other letters to the editor

Sept. 11: ‘I fail to see any fiasco associated with WE Charity and the government.’ Readers react to WE Charity closing Canadian operations, Kielburgers leaving organization, plus other letters to the editor

Sept. 10: ‘Resignation: the honourable thing to do?’ Readers react to Canadians unsatisfied with Julie Payette’s performance as Governor-General, plus other letters to the editor

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Sept. 9: ‘Belarus is widely regarded as the last dictatorship in Europe. What is the United States becoming under Donald Trump?’ Readers debate the state of America, plus other letters to the editor

Sept. 8: ‘The WE Charity and SNC-Lavalin debacles, a prorogued Parliament and now a crisis with the Governor-General.’ Are these examples of great Liberal leadership? Plus other letters to the editor

Sept. 7: ‘Thanks to China for the high praise!’ Readers react as China says Canada only country willing to detain Meng Wanzhou, plus other letters to the editor

Sept. 6: ‘She stood by Justin Trudeau … I would not give Chrystia Freeland my vote now.’ Readers reconsider their Liberal support, plus other letters to the editor

Sept. 5: ‘A case of neglect disguised as a naturalized garden.’ Readers debate: Are wild gardens a challenge to lawn order? Plus other letters to the editor

Sept. 4: ‘CBC is one of the few cultural beacons that glues Canada together.’ Readers debate: Is Erin O’Toole’s ‘Defund CBC’ plan a bogus policy? Plus other letters to the editor

Sept. 3: ‘The Conservative Leader came out with lead balloons.’ Readers review Erin O’Toole’s politics, plus other letters to the editor

Sept. 2: ‘Without Sir John A. Macdonald, we would not have our wonderful country called Canada.’ Readers debate the first prime minister’s shortcomings, plus other letters to the editor

Sept. 1: ‘Decapitating statues is a sure sign that people have lost their heads.’ Readers react to MacDonald statue tear down, plus other letters to the editor

Aug. 31: ‘Why not add medical doctor to my unqualified qualifications?’ Teachers and readers assess back-to-school plans, plus other letters to the editor

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Aug. 30: ‘Chrystia Freeland, Jody Wilson-Raybould, Jane Philpott, Lisa Raitt and Catherine McKenna … collectively, imagine the party they could form.’ Who makes a good politician? Plus other letters to the editor

Aug. 29: ‘He will deserve to be Prime Minister.’ Does Erin O’Toole have what it takes? Plus other letters to the editor

Aug. 28: ‘Justin Trudeau may have much to worry about.’ Will the Prime Minister meet his match in Erin O’Toole? Plus other letters to the editor

Aug. 27: ‘Progressive social policies should go far beyond accepting LGTBQ rights and abortion.’ Readers debate Erin O’Toole’s Conservative agenda, plus other letters to the editor

Aug. 26: ‘Erin O’Toole’s Tories seem destined for permanent residency in opposition.’ Readers predict the future for the Conservatives, plus other letters to the editor

Aug. 25: ‘Erin O’Toole brings the same old background to federal politics.’ Readers react to the new Conservative Leader, plus other letters to the editor

Aug. 24: ‘It’s not as if the Conservatives can offer someone equally qualified and respected.’ Readers debate the future of Justin Trudeau, Chrystia Freeland and the Liberals, plus other letters to the editor

Aug. 23: ‘CERB is far too low for a person to live a life of decency.’ Do Canadians risk becoming addicted to pandemic aid? Plus other letters to the editor

Aug. 22: ‘It was an ethical brain cramp, but it was not corruption.’ Readers react to new documents on WE Charity and the Liberals, plus other letters to the editor

Aug. 21: ‘Financially, WE Charity – not Bill Morneau – came out on top.’ Readers react as Morneau’s office, Kielburgers described as ‘besties’ in documents, plus other letters to the editor

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