Let’s leave the partisanship behind
Re Opposition parties criticize throne speech for being too short, Dec. 5 How is it possible to reach a consensus on matters affecting all Canadians when most politicians can only see these issues through the restrictive lens of their own party? The constant partisan battles in the House of Commons offer no solutions to problems facing all of us.
When one omits the left- and right-wing political extremists, not many issues remain to divide us. These few differences are well within the range of negotiation and compromise.
If our former elected representatives thought more about the long-term common good, and less about simply winning the next election, would we be facing all the problems that confront us today?
Hopefully this new Parliament won’t be wasted with partisan jockeying for power. The only way forward is for all politicians to put aside the daily talking points, retire the party whip and become problem solvers for all Canadians. Graeme Gardiner, Sidney, B.C. I’m part of the middle class. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he will cut taxes for the middle class. Also, he plans to reduce the TFSA deposit from $10,000 back to $5,500.
He calls that cutting taxes for the middle class? I don’t think so. Cutting the TFSA means the government makes more money, not the middle class.
I guarantee the middle class will pay more taxes not less. Time will tell. George Nicholov, Vaughan
Prime Minister Trudeau (despite the expected criticism from the opposition) showed a remarkable maturity belying his young years in the delivery of his Throne Speech.
He has learned early in life that “less is more and more is less.” Too bad all politicians and public speakers could not adopt the same tactic.
Bravo, Mr. Trudeau. Beverley Murray, Burlington