With Poilievre’s tactics, Trudeau must step aside

One thing that former U.S. president Donald Trump has proven is that lying to the public and uttering outrageous statements has worked in his favour. The TV news stations, newspapers, streaming outlets all report every word, every syllable and in the end, they have promoted Trump’s profile to the extent that he is the most (in)famous politician in the world. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has learned that lesson very well and following Trump, he has promoted his name throughout the country relying on outrageous statements and exaggeration. He blames Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for everything and polls show his strategy is working.

Despite a reasonable record on many policies, Trudeau is receiving little credit from the majority of Canadians. Former premier Kathleen Wynne faced a similar situation here in Ontario and instead of listening to those who recommended a different leader, she faced the electorate one more time and the rest is history. Trudeau should step down and give the Liberal party a new look, different policies and an opportunity to refresh their message and hopefully get a sizable minority in Canada despite Poilievre and his attack dog tactics. Let’s hope that Trudeau has the political courage to step aside for the good of Canada and our future. David Gladstone, Toronto

In a recent rally, Pierre Poilievre described life under his government as including children skipping to school without fearing for their safety, seniors waving at friendly shopkeepers, parents calling their road-hockey-playing kids to bed, a young couple sitting on the porch “soaking in the warm evening air, with a Canadian flag gently hanging from the front of their brand new home.” Perhaps he should change his name to Pollyanna.

David Greenberg, Toronto

Current ads by the federal Conservative party tells me that “Canada is broken.” Meanwhile, ads by the Ontario Conservative party tells me that this is the place to live where all dreams can come true. Who to believe? I’m truly confused. Or are they both disingenuous?

Stephen Bloom, Toronto