Letters: October 20, 2022
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Will PM pay?
Just curious. If the inquiry looking into whether the Liberal government decides that PM Blackface was not justified in using the Emergencies Act to quell the peaceful protests in Ottawa in February does this whole debacle invite a lawsuit by the protesters against the Federal government thus putting taxpayers on the hook for massive reparations? He put peaceful protesters such as Tamara Lich and Pat King in jail and froze peoples’ bank accounts from across the country. If it is determined that Trudeau overstepped his authority with this measure will these people have recourse against the government and as such put taxpayer dollars in peril? That is the $64 K question and we all know that Trudeau will not be paying the bill although he should.
Wayne Kotchon
Maybe Canadians will get a heartfelt apology.
Weak aid
Canada has just announced it will send an additional $47-million-aid package to Ukraine. Unfortunately, unlike our allies, we won’t be sending any air defence systems, as we have none to offer. However, we will eventually be sending some artillery rounds and drone cameras once we can procure them, and will be providing some winter clothing, including parkas, boots, pants, and gloves. Apparently, we also offered a large supply of toques that could be shipped immediately, but as the Ukrainians didn’t know what they were, they declined.
Al Willey
We find it hard to believe Ukrainians don’t know what a toque is.
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Trudeau throwing stones?
Geez, the way Justin Trudeau was discrediting the organizers of Hockey Canada and how this organization was being run, I thought he was describing his Liberal government. With statements like “… has completely lost the confidence of all Canadians” and “… the total loss of faith in that organization by everyone,” I was sure he was explaining (how this once a great country) has crumbled through his delusional dictatorship. Perhaps he should compare his notes on the business actions of Hockey Canada with the actions of his own government. I’m sure he’ll find plenty of comparisons. Trudeau should be the last person to be throwing stones.
Glenn Haley
Hockey Canada certainly deserves this level of criticism. But politicians should take this as a sobering lesson: Canadians don’t like being deceived and transparency is never just optional.
Just play
Kudos to Warren Kinsella (“Disgraced execs, jerk parents should live by these 3 rules,” Oct. 13) for shedding light on some of the reasons Hockey Canada is in the penalty box. Hockey parents who scream or turn their anger against the coaches and referees for losing a game or making a wrong call are not role models for kids to emulate. Chill, it’s only a game. Children can grow up thinking if daddy becomes bitterly angry at the officials, then it’s fine to bully, intimidate or sexually abuse peers in the name of hockey. Kids look up to their parents for guidance and inspiration. Without positive parenting, they are more at risk for depression, anxiety and aggression. The existing structures governing hockey need to change. For goodness sake, amateur hockey is designed for kids to have fun and interact with their peers. Forget about a determination to win at any cost.
Robert Ariano
It is so clear how much of a fundamental change is needed for them to restore any sort of trust and confidence.
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