Letters to the Editor

Mindless profit-making will destroy our environment: B.C. reader

I’m a fisheries biologist, and I was born, raised, and educated in Alberta. It is at times like this that I am happy to

Opinion | November 25, 2024

Mindless profit-making will destroy our environment: B.C. reader

Opinion | November 25, 2024

I’m a fisheries biologist, and I was born, raised, and educated in Alberta. It is at times like this that I am happy to

Mindless profit-making will destroy our environment: B.C. reader

Opinion | November 25, 2024

I’m a fisheries biologist, and I was born, raised, and educated in Alberta. It is at times like this that I am happy to

Any ‘deal’ the West makes with Putin is uncertain, writes McElroy

Re: “Relaunch advisory group to prepare for Trump’s return, says original NAFTA Council member,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 13, by Neil Moss). Canadians must

Opinion | November 25, 2024

Any ‘deal’ the West makes with Putin is uncertain, writes McElroy

Opinion | November 25, 2024

Re: “Relaunch advisory group to prepare for Trump’s return, says original NAFTA Council member,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 13, by Neil Moss). Canadians must

Any ‘deal’ the West makes with Putin is uncertain, writes McElroy

Opinion | November 25, 2024

Re: “Relaunch advisory group to prepare for Trump’s return, says original NAFTA Council member,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 13, by Neil Moss). Canadians must

Cutting the government payroll is no easy budget fix: Kazdan

Re: “Public service job cuts loom as Ottawa misses spending and deficit targets,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 13). The purge of the public service

Opinion | November 20, 2024

Cutting the government payroll is no easy budget fix: Kazdan

Opinion | November 20, 2024

Re: “Public service job cuts loom as Ottawa misses spending and deficit targets,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 13). The purge of the public service

Cutting the government payroll is no easy budget fix: Kazdan

Opinion | November 20, 2024

Re: “Public service job cuts loom as Ottawa misses spending and deficit targets,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 13). The purge of the public service

Political marketing isn’t magic, says Toronto letter writer

Re: “Read the room. Know your audience. Get a grip,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 13, p. 7). How do highly unsuitable people—who care little

Opinion | November 20, 2024

Political marketing isn’t magic, says Toronto letter writer

Opinion | November 20, 2024

Re: “Read the room. Know your audience. Get a grip,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 13, p. 7). How do highly unsuitable people—who care little

Political marketing isn’t magic, says Toronto letter writer

Opinion | November 20, 2024

Re: “Read the room. Know your audience. Get a grip,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 13, p. 7). How do highly unsuitable people—who care little

Wondering if there’s a lobbyist group for nobodies: Alberta reader

I am a big, old, white-haired, bearded, retired oilfield man living in Red Deer, Alta. I have a truck, but I drive my wife’s

Opinion | November 18, 2024

Wondering if there’s a lobbyist group for nobodies: Alberta reader

Opinion | November 18, 2024

I am a big, old, white-haired, bearded, retired oilfield man living in Red Deer, Alta. I have a truck, but I drive my wife’s

Wondering if there’s a lobbyist group for nobodies: Alberta reader

Opinion | November 18, 2024

I am a big, old, white-haired, bearded, retired oilfield man living in Red Deer, Alta. I have a truck, but I drive my wife’s

Good news: some critical health measures are succeeding globally, writes B.C. reader

While at times we can feel overwhelmed by all the bad news, so many unknown candles are fighting the darkness. While media focuses elsewhere,

Opinion | November 18, 2024

Good news: some critical health measures are succeeding globally, writes B.C. reader

Opinion | November 18, 2024

While at times we can feel overwhelmed by all the bad news, so many unknown candles are fighting the darkness. While media focuses elsewhere,

Good news: some critical health measures are succeeding globally, writes B.C. reader

Opinion | November 18, 2024

While at times we can feel overwhelmed by all the bad news, so many unknown candles are fighting the darkness. While media focuses elsewhere,

Misinformation: the other epidemic

Information is more accessible than ever, yet the rapid spread of misinformation is relentless, and has potentially devastating consequences. One of the most concerning

Opinion | November 13, 2024

Misinformation: the other epidemic

Opinion | November 13, 2024

Information is more accessible than ever, yet the rapid spread of misinformation is relentless, and has potentially devastating consequences. One of the most concerning

Misinformation: the other epidemic

Opinion | November 13, 2024

Information is more accessible than ever, yet the rapid spread of misinformation is relentless, and has potentially devastating consequences. One of the most concerning

Construction price shocks a familiar tale, says letter writer

Re: “Cost estimate for construction of new Hill tunnel network jumps to $200M,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 7). Perhaps now parliamentarians can sympathize with

Opinion | November 13, 2024

Construction price shocks a familiar tale, says letter writer

Opinion | November 13, 2024

Re: “Cost estimate for construction of new Hill tunnel network jumps to $200M,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 7). Perhaps now parliamentarians can sympathize with

Construction price shocks a familiar tale, says letter writer

Opinion | November 13, 2024

Re: “Cost estimate for construction of new Hill tunnel network jumps to $200M,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 7). Perhaps now parliamentarians can sympathize with

Mind poor grammar in headlines: reader

Re: “Mo money, less problems,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 1). Please correct the poor grammar in the headline about problems. It may be a cute twist

Opinion | November 11, 2024

Mind poor grammar in headlines: reader

Opinion | November 11, 2024

Re: “Mo money, less problems,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 1). Please correct the poor grammar in the headline about problems. It may be a cute twist

Mind poor grammar in headlines: reader

Opinion | November 11, 2024

Re: “Mo money, less problems,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 1). Please correct the poor grammar in the headline about problems. It may be a cute twist

Conservatives are gullible, people are gullible: William Perry

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre—who is endeavouring to gain the support of People’s Party Leader Maxime Bernier’s base—chooses to push fear of massive transformation, turmoil,

Opinion | November 11, 2024

Conservatives are gullible, people are gullible: William Perry

Opinion | November 11, 2024

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre—who is endeavouring to gain the support of People’s Party Leader Maxime Bernier’s base—chooses to push fear of massive transformation, turmoil,

Conservatives are gullible, people are gullible: William Perry

Opinion | November 11, 2024

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre—who is endeavouring to gain the support of People’s Party Leader Maxime Bernier’s base—chooses to push fear of massive transformation, turmoil,

Setting the record straight on Bill C-282 and what it means for Canada

Canada is an attractive trading partner for many nations. Arguing that countries would abandon trade talks simply because we aim to protect our domestic

Opinion | November 6, 2024

Setting the record straight on Bill C-282 and what it means for Canada

Opinion | November 6, 2024

Canada is an attractive trading partner for many nations. Arguing that countries would abandon trade talks simply because we aim to protect our domestic

Setting the record straight on Bill C-282 and what it means for Canada

Opinion | November 6, 2024

Canada is an attractive trading partner for many nations. Arguing that countries would abandon trade talks simply because we aim to protect our domestic

Poilievre can’t just ‘cat-call from the periphery’: Tom McElroy

Re: “Security clearance politicking reflects a minority Parliament on its ‘last legs,’ say observers,” (The Hill Times, Monday, Oct. 28, by Stephen Jeffery). It

Opinion | November 4, 2024

Poilievre can’t just ‘cat-call from the periphery’: Tom McElroy

Opinion | November 4, 2024

Re: “Security clearance politicking reflects a minority Parliament on its ‘last legs,’ say observers,” (The Hill Times, Monday, Oct. 28, by Stephen Jeffery). It

Poilievre can’t just ‘cat-call from the periphery’: Tom McElroy

Opinion | November 4, 2024

Re: “Security clearance politicking reflects a minority Parliament on its ‘last legs,’ say observers,” (The Hill Times, Monday, Oct. 28, by Stephen Jeffery). It

Humans failing to mitigate causes, effects of changing climate: Robinson

Had we known sooner about the harmful effects of introducing greenhouse gases in to the atmosphere, putting the whole carbon cycle out of balance,

Opinion | November 4, 2024

Humans failing to mitigate causes, effects of changing climate: Robinson

Opinion | November 4, 2024

Had we known sooner about the harmful effects of introducing greenhouse gases in to the atmosphere, putting the whole carbon cycle out of balance,

Humans failing to mitigate causes, effects of changing climate: Robinson

Opinion | November 4, 2024

Had we known sooner about the harmful effects of introducing greenhouse gases in to the atmosphere, putting the whole carbon cycle out of balance,

Criticism of UN force in Lebanon well-founded, says Ontario reader

Re: “UNIFIL meant to discourage aggression by presence rather than through force, says Ottawa reader,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 23, p. 8). In 2006,

Opinion | October 30, 2024

Criticism of UN force in Lebanon well-founded, says Ontario reader

Opinion | October 30, 2024

Re: “UNIFIL meant to discourage aggression by presence rather than through force, says Ottawa reader,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 23, p. 8). In 2006,

Criticism of UN force in Lebanon well-founded, says Ontario reader

Opinion | October 30, 2024

Re: “UNIFIL meant to discourage aggression by presence rather than through force, says Ottawa reader,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 23, p. 8). In 2006,

Trump lacks the coherence to be a fascist, but he still must go: Marlatt

Donald Trump, fascist? Actually, no. Trump is incapable of sustained rational thought, or the coherence to establish or conceive of a system of government.

Opinion | October 30, 2024

Trump lacks the coherence to be a fascist, but he still must go: Marlatt

Opinion | October 30, 2024

Donald Trump, fascist? Actually, no. Trump is incapable of sustained rational thought, or the coherence to establish or conceive of a system of government.

Trump lacks the coherence to be a fascist, but he still must go: Marlatt

Opinion | October 30, 2024

Donald Trump, fascist? Actually, no. Trump is incapable of sustained rational thought, or the coherence to establish or conceive of a system of government.

Anti-Zionism is not antisemitism: Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East

Re: “So much pain, and there’s been no winners’: MPs mark Oct. 7 anniversary,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 7). The rise of antisemitism in Canada

Opinion | October 28, 2024

Anti-Zionism is not antisemitism: Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East

Opinion | October 28, 2024

Re: “So much pain, and there’s been no winners’: MPs mark Oct. 7 anniversary,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 7). The rise of antisemitism in Canada

Anti-Zionism is not antisemitism: Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East

Opinion | October 28, 2024

Re: “So much pain, and there’s been no winners’: MPs mark Oct. 7 anniversary,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 7). The rise of antisemitism in Canada

Disagree with Caddell’s ‘hit piece’ on Elghawaby: Siddiqui

Re: “It is time for Amira Elghawaby to step down,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 9). I am saddened and disturbed that such a reputable

Opinion | October 28, 2024

Disagree with Caddell’s ‘hit piece’ on Elghawaby: Siddiqui

Opinion | October 28, 2024

Re: “It is time for Amira Elghawaby to step down,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 9). I am saddened and disturbed that such a reputable

Disagree with Caddell’s ‘hit piece’ on Elghawaby: Siddiqui

Opinion | October 28, 2024

Re: “It is time for Amira Elghawaby to step down,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 9). I am saddened and disturbed that such a reputable

The hatred in the Middle East, writes Vernon, B.C., reader

We live across the street from the local mosque, and I often look out our kitchen window and watch cheerfully energetic, young children playing

Opinion | October 28, 2024

The hatred in the Middle East, writes Vernon, B.C., reader

Opinion | October 28, 2024

We live across the street from the local mosque, and I often look out our kitchen window and watch cheerfully energetic, young children playing

The hatred in the Middle East, writes Vernon, B.C., reader

Opinion | October 28, 2024

We live across the street from the local mosque, and I often look out our kitchen window and watch cheerfully energetic, young children playing

Columnist should take care to avoid denying Jews the sympathy they deserve: Calgary letter writer

Re: “Who has the right to safety?” (The Hill Times, Oct. 9, p. 9). Pretty well every pro-Palestinian writer subscribes to the idea that

Opinion | October 23, 2024

Columnist should take care to avoid denying Jews the sympathy they deserve: Calgary letter writer

Opinion | October 23, 2024

Re: “Who has the right to safety?” (The Hill Times, Oct. 9, p. 9). Pretty well every pro-Palestinian writer subscribes to the idea that

Columnist should take care to avoid denying Jews the sympathy they deserve: Calgary letter writer

Opinion | October 23, 2024

Re: “Who has the right to safety?” (The Hill Times, Oct. 9, p. 9). Pretty well every pro-Palestinian writer subscribes to the idea that

UNIFIL meant to discourage aggression by presence rather than through force, says Ottawa reader

The Israeli Defense Forces recently attacked United Nations peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon, wounding four soldiers. Israel and its backers justify this violence by claiming

Opinion | October 23, 2024

UNIFIL meant to discourage aggression by presence rather than through force, says Ottawa reader

Opinion | October 23, 2024

The Israeli Defense Forces recently attacked United Nations peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon, wounding four soldiers. Israel and its backers justify this violence by claiming

UNIFIL meant to discourage aggression by presence rather than through force, says Ottawa reader

Opinion | October 23, 2024

The Israeli Defense Forces recently attacked United Nations peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon, wounding four soldiers. Israel and its backers justify this violence by claiming

Jake Fuss is the one who’s dead wrong: Tom McElroy

Re: “Trudeau is dead wrong about Canada’s debt,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 9). Jake Fuss, director of fiscal studies at the Fraser Institute, is

Opinion | October 21, 2024

Jake Fuss is the one who’s dead wrong: Tom McElroy

Opinion | October 21, 2024

Re: “Trudeau is dead wrong about Canada’s debt,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 9). Jake Fuss, director of fiscal studies at the Fraser Institute, is

Jake Fuss is the one who’s dead wrong: Tom McElroy

Opinion | October 21, 2024

Re: “Trudeau is dead wrong about Canada’s debt,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 9). Jake Fuss, director of fiscal studies at the Fraser Institute, is

‘Elghawaby has been a clear voice for reform and change’: Woodley

Re: “It is time for Amira Elghawaby to step down,” by Andrew Caddell (The Hill Times, Oct. 9, 2024). Let’s be clear, columnist Andrew

Opinion | October 21, 2024

‘Elghawaby has been a clear voice for reform and change’: Woodley

Opinion | October 21, 2024

Re: “It is time for Amira Elghawaby to step down,” by Andrew Caddell (The Hill Times, Oct. 9, 2024). Let’s be clear, columnist Andrew

‘Elghawaby has been a clear voice for reform and change’: Woodley

Opinion | October 21, 2024

Re: “It is time for Amira Elghawaby to step down,” by Andrew Caddell (The Hill Times, Oct. 9, 2024). Let’s be clear, columnist Andrew

Rethinking childcare solutions in Ontario

Re: “The Trudeau government is crushing private-sector childcare in Ontario,” (The Hill Times, Sept. 25.) While Matthew Lau’s opinion piece raises important points about

Opinion | October 16, 2024

Rethinking childcare solutions in Ontario

Opinion | October 16, 2024

Re: “The Trudeau government is crushing private-sector childcare in Ontario,” (The Hill Times, Sept. 25.) While Matthew Lau’s opinion piece raises important points about

Rethinking childcare solutions in Ontario

Opinion | October 16, 2024

Re: “The Trudeau government is crushing private-sector childcare in Ontario,” (The Hill Times, Sept. 25.) While Matthew Lau’s opinion piece raises important points about

Embracing uncomfortable conversations for growth and change, says B.C. letter writer

We live in an increasingly interconnected world. Our ability to communicate and engage in meaningful dialogue is crucial. Cultural divides and differing political ideologies

Opinion | October 16, 2024

Embracing uncomfortable conversations for growth and change, says B.C. letter writer

Opinion | October 16, 2024

We live in an increasingly interconnected world. Our ability to communicate and engage in meaningful dialogue is crucial. Cultural divides and differing political ideologies

Embracing uncomfortable conversations for growth and change, says B.C. letter writer

Opinion | October 16, 2024

We live in an increasingly interconnected world. Our ability to communicate and engage in meaningful dialogue is crucial. Cultural divides and differing political ideologies

Full disclosure of Deschênes Commission list is important, writes Russian ambassador to Canada

Re: “Release the names,” (The Hill Times, by David Matas, Oct. 7, 2024). We at the Embassy of Russia in Canada have read with

Opinion | October 14, 2024

Full disclosure of Deschênes Commission list is important, writes Russian ambassador to Canada

Opinion | October 14, 2024

Re: “Release the names,” (The Hill Times, by David Matas, Oct. 7, 2024). We at the Embassy of Russia in Canada have read with

Full disclosure of Deschênes Commission list is important, writes Russian ambassador to Canada

Opinion | October 14, 2024

Re: “Release the names,” (The Hill Times, by David Matas, Oct. 7, 2024). We at the Embassy of Russia in Canada have read with

Israel’s the only place in Middle East where LGBTQ+ members can live openly: letter writer

Re: “Opinion piece ‘exploits pro-Israel pink-washing as a tactic’: CJPME,” (The Hill Times, Sept. 23). When in doubt, accuse critics of racism. That appears

Opinion | October 14, 2024

Israel’s the only place in Middle East where LGBTQ+ members can live openly: letter writer

Opinion | October 14, 2024

Re: “Opinion piece ‘exploits pro-Israel pink-washing as a tactic’: CJPME,” (The Hill Times, Sept. 23). When in doubt, accuse critics of racism. That appears

Israel’s the only place in Middle East where LGBTQ+ members can live openly: letter writer

Opinion | October 14, 2024

Re: “Opinion piece ‘exploits pro-Israel pink-washing as a tactic’: CJPME,” (The Hill Times, Sept. 23). When in doubt, accuse critics of racism. That appears

Parliament still has a stake in the MAID fight, says letter writer

Re: “Fight over MAID shifts from Parliament back to the courts amid political stalemate,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 2). It should be noted that

Opinion | October 9, 2024

Parliament still has a stake in the MAID fight, says letter writer

Opinion | October 9, 2024

Re: “Fight over MAID shifts from Parliament back to the courts amid political stalemate,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 2). It should be noted that

Parliament still has a stake in the MAID fight, says letter writer

Opinion | October 9, 2024

Re: “Fight over MAID shifts from Parliament back to the courts amid political stalemate,” (The Hill Times, Oct. 2). It should be noted that

Time for Ford to go for climate inaction: Toronto reader

Re: “Dear Ottawa: pick a lane on climate and hit the accelerator,” (The Hill Times, July 3, p. 1). For Canada to address its

Opinion | July 12, 2023

Time for Ford to go for climate inaction: Toronto reader

Opinion | July 12, 2023

Re: “Dear Ottawa: pick a lane on climate and hit the accelerator,” (The Hill Times, July 3, p. 1). For Canada to address its

Time for Ford to go for climate inaction: Toronto reader

Opinion | July 12, 2023

Re: “Dear Ottawa: pick a lane on climate and hit the accelerator,” (The Hill Times, July 3, p. 1). For Canada to address its

Hybrid sittings can make our democracy stronger: Equal Voice

Re: “Hybrid sittings will further weaken government accountability,” (The Hill Times’ editorial, June 26, 2023). Hybrid sittings do not weaken our democracy—they can make

Opinion | July 10, 2023

Hybrid sittings can make our democracy stronger: Equal Voice

Opinion | July 10, 2023

Re: “Hybrid sittings will further weaken government accountability,” (The Hill Times’ editorial, June 26, 2023). Hybrid sittings do not weaken our democracy—they can make

Hybrid sittings can make our democracy stronger: Equal Voice

Opinion | July 10, 2023

Re: “Hybrid sittings will further weaken government accountability,” (The Hill Times’ editorial, June 26, 2023). Hybrid sittings do not weaken our democracy—they can make

If inflation is a disease, central bankers are offering a quack cure: Larry Kazdan

Opinion | July 10, 2023

If inflation is a disease, central bankers are offering a quack cure: Larry Kazdan

Opinion | July 10, 2023

If inflation is a disease, central bankers are offering a quack cure: Larry Kazdan

Opinion | July 10, 2023

Canada has the fiscal ability to loan more to Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean

Why keep something you don’t need when there are others who can use it? When the International Monetary Fund issued the special drawing rights (SDR)

Opinion | July 5, 2023

Canada has the fiscal ability to loan more to Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean

Opinion | July 5, 2023

Why keep something you don’t need when there are others who can use it? When the International Monetary Fund issued the special drawing rights (SDR)

Canada has the fiscal ability to loan more to Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean

Opinion | July 5, 2023

Why keep something you don’t need when there are others who can use it? When the International Monetary Fund issued the special drawing rights (SDR)

Break down the barriers to housing Canadians, says B.C. letter writer

It’s time to knock down the walls. Canada is building shelters for homeless people, but what is really needed are permanent, livable homes. It’s

Opinion | July 5, 2023

Break down the barriers to housing Canadians, says B.C. letter writer

Opinion | July 5, 2023

It’s time to knock down the walls. Canada is building shelters for homeless people, but what is really needed are permanent, livable homes. It’s

Break down the barriers to housing Canadians, says B.C. letter writer

Opinion | July 5, 2023

It’s time to knock down the walls. Canada is building shelters for homeless people, but what is really needed are permanent, livable homes. It’s

Our political climate is divisive, based on too many lies and disinformation: letter writer

We live in a time of absurd and frightful confusion, with political divisions widening every day like a planet fragmenting into shards in the

Opinion | July 3, 2023

Our political climate is divisive, based on too many lies and disinformation: letter writer

Opinion | July 3, 2023

We live in a time of absurd and frightful confusion, with political divisions widening every day like a planet fragmenting into shards in the

Our political climate is divisive, based on too many lies and disinformation: letter writer

Opinion | July 3, 2023

We live in a time of absurd and frightful confusion, with political divisions widening every day like a planet fragmenting into shards in the

Don’t privatize health, writes Ottawa reader

Do not privatize health care. It is clearly a mistake. Private health care is a business. Its primary concern is making money and private

Opinion | July 3, 2023

Don’t privatize health, writes Ottawa reader

Opinion | July 3, 2023

Do not privatize health care. It is clearly a mistake. Private health care is a business. Its primary concern is making money and private

Don’t privatize health, writes Ottawa reader

Opinion | July 3, 2023

Do not privatize health care. It is clearly a mistake. Private health care is a business. Its primary concern is making money and private

A way to improve work conditions for temporary foreign workers is to end closed work permits: letter writer

Canada is a country full of opportunities—a desirable destination for foreigners looking to enhance their future. Temporary foreign workers are essential for the country’s economy and

Opinion | July 3, 2023

A way to improve work conditions for temporary foreign workers is to end closed work permits: letter writer

Opinion | July 3, 2023

Canada is a country full of opportunities—a desirable destination for foreigners looking to enhance their future. Temporary foreign workers are essential for the country’s economy and

A way to improve work conditions for temporary foreign workers is to end closed work permits: letter writer

Opinion | July 3, 2023

Canada is a country full of opportunities—a desirable destination for foreigners looking to enhance their future. Temporary foreign workers are essential for the country’s economy and

Price-fixing the predictable result of 1985’s Competition Act, says Ottawa letter writer

A Postmedia columnist’s recent call for public outrage over the ongoing Weston/Maple Leaf price-fixing assumes that collusion should surprise Canadian consumers. The following contextual

Opinion | June 28, 2023

Price-fixing the predictable result of 1985’s Competition Act, says Ottawa letter writer

Opinion | June 28, 2023

A Postmedia columnist’s recent call for public outrage over the ongoing Weston/Maple Leaf price-fixing assumes that collusion should surprise Canadian consumers. The following contextual

Price-fixing the predictable result of 1985’s Competition Act, says Ottawa letter writer

Opinion | June 28, 2023

A Postmedia columnist’s recent call for public outrage over the ongoing Weston/Maple Leaf price-fixing assumes that collusion should surprise Canadian consumers. The following contextual