Letters to the Editor, Aug 18, 2025

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MAKE A DEAL

Why don’t we open up a finite number equal to say 15% of the EV sales in Canada to China? Some conditions have to apply. They must meet our crash and safety standards, contain some Canadian content such as Canadian-made tires, and be winter-proven. We will apply a reasonable import tariff to keep the playing field somewhat level. Market forces will be the true litmus test of sales and acceptability. Now what do we get in return, like canola exports.

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William Divitcoff                                                                                                                                        Toronto

(The current federal government has no plan)

KILL EV MANDATE

PM Carney’s refusal to rescind the legislation compelling the sale of EVs shows that the liberal nonsensical thinking continues despite the new leader. EVs are impractical and virtually unworkable in cold, rural environments. Imagine the government passing a law that forced all citizens to run 10 kilometres in under 45 minutes. They’d cite the health benefits and lower medical costs associated with better health ignoring the fact the standard was totally unattainable. Show some leadership, Mark — drop the EV requirements.

Tom C. Newell                                                                                                                                  Niagara Falls

(It an ideological push from the Liberals rather than a sensible one)

FIRE BAILEY

Re “TIFF reverses decision, will show Oct. 7 massacre film (Aug. 14): So the outrageous Cameron Bailey Script has literally stolen the spotlight from the 2025 TIFF Story, and not to either one’s benefit. That alone is enough for him to pack up and go. It’s a rap.

Victor Redlick                                                                                                                                            Toronto

(Time will tell of Bailey survives this self-created scandal)

DEAL OR NO DEAL

President Trump’s statement from the Anchorage Summit, “There’s no deal until there’s a deal.” will eventually be updated to “There’s no deal” after any further meetings. There were many suggesting that Putin wasn’t sincere and this was just a delaying technique. At least he got a free meal. This, and the Middle East wars are shameful, destructive, and basically the result of a leader’s political policies and ego. Maybe divine intervention from the new Pope might help, or the boss upstairs will have a housing problem from all the innocent people, including children who are killed. Wrong is wrong.

Dennis Fitzgerald                                                                                                                          Melbourne, Australia

(Putin cannot be trusted, Trump knows that. But the goal to end the war is critical. President Zelenskyy has to be part of any further discussion)