Conservatives Move To Bar Media From Campaign Access
A Canadian reader criticizes the Conservative party for restricting media access on its campaign, arguing it undermines democracy and mirrors practices seen in U S politics. The author calls for unfettered press coverage and rejects cost-cutting excuses while emphasizing fair treatment of reporters.
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U.S
Conservative
Canada
Chaos on both sides as tariffs and policy clash
Readers lament ongoing tariff changes and policy moves by U S President Trump affecting Canadians and Americans. They cite March actions including school funding cuts and new ice breakers, plus EU tariff retaliation, and question prospects for Canada U S friendship and cross border business recovery.
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U.S
Donald Trump
Trump
Arctic
Russia
China
European Union
Vladimir Putin
Ukraine
Putin
Canada
Royal links with monarchy seen as practical in Canada
A reader argues Canada’s ties to King Charles are useful and cost effective. Government covers royal duties in Canada. when abroad, the royal family costs nothing. The writer contrasts Canada with the United States and contends the monarchy is a source of national pride.
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Anada
Canada
Charles
Donald Trump
Europe a fit for partnership
A columnist argues Canada should consider joining the European Union rather than the United States. The piece contrasts risks to Canadian identity and policies if Canada aligned with the U.S. with benefits of EU membership including stronger economies, resources, and shared standards, while maintaining trade ties with the U.S.
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U.S
European Union
Canada
Italy
Europe
Manufac
Liberals blamed for fragile economy and looming election
The writer denounces Liberal policies as endangering Canada’s economy on the brink amid tariff pressures. They warn of a federal election and accuse opponents of ignoring Canadian interests while noting a side jab about Elon Musk and a fictional DOGE department. They condemn vandalism as out of touch with reality.
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Donald Trump
Elon Musk
Department of Government Efficiency
DOGE
Canada
Upgrade highways before start of nuclear waste transport
Northwestern Ontario reports frequent highway closures due to accidents involving commercial vehicles. Adding shipments of nuclear waste will raise traffic conflicts on current routes. upgrading highways to 400 series standards could improve safety and reduce long closures, suggesting federal and provincial action as part of the repository project.
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LMOST
Ontario
The
Library shifts space at Waverley for children’s programming
Thunder Bay Public Library plans to take over the lower floor at Waverley Library for children’s services, despite demand not reaching pre Covid levels. The space now leased to Anishnabek Employment and Training Services funded by about 1 million dollars in upgrades would become taxpayer burden. The partnership, a TRC action response and a decolonization model, is at risk as the library appears to retreat from Indigenous mandate under Richard Tog and John Pateman.
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U.S
Donald Trump
Canada
America
Trump
Whunder
International Federation of Library Associations
Anishnabek Employment and Training Services
Thunder Bay Public Library
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Ontario
Thunder Bay
Anishnabek
Waverley
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