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Letters to the Editor, July 26, ’25: ‘Donald Trump wasn’t the problem’

by Riah Marton
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Letters to the Editor, July 26, ’25: ‘Donald Trump wasn’t the problem’
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Published Jul 26, 2025  •  Last updated 5 days ago  •  2 minute read

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Then-PM Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump pose for photographs at the White House in this photo from Oct. 11, 2017. Photo by Chip Somodevilla /Getty Images

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With all this talk about the tariff war and how we are led to believe Trump is the problem, let me remind everyone (especially those with TDS — Trump derangement syndrome) that Canada’s economy was in the toilet long before Trump even got elected president for the second time and initiated this tariff nonsense. And that, my friends, is because of the cancerous Liberal government here in Canada. Trump isn’t helping matters with his tariffs, but the Liberals are 100% at fault here for the abysmal state of our economy. Not to mention the crime — that’s a whole other story, and not a good one at that.

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ROBERT ONYSKIW

(It is worth repeating: Donald Trump being president for the last six months did not put Canada on its current ruinous economic path. That began over a decade ago under Trudeau)

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Long-ballot ridiculous

Regarding the election in Battle River-Crowfoot where Pierre Poilievre is running. The ballot now has over 140 names. Socialists say this is a sign of engagement. This is nonsense and we all know it. Poilievre suggests all candidates should get at least 1,000 signatures for eligibility; I would go further. Candidates in any election should get a minimum 1% of the eligible voters in the riding. Also, they should have completed 100 hours of recognized community or public service. Legally we can’t demand a monetary deposit, so we need another form of commitment. These suggestions speak to effort, not money. It’s not unreasonable to expect a candidate to walk the neighbourhoods, knock on doors to get a measly 1% of voters’ signatures. It encourages interactions and some knowledge of the community’s needs. Otherwise, we get abuse of the system and voters. This is what’s happening in Battle River-Crowfoot.

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TOM BURNS

(The long-ballot nonsense is a nuisance)

Rein in spending

The ‘City Surplus’ column by Rick Bell is excellent. As he states, this is another $22M that ratepayers will never see again. Another 20M-plus dollars we will not see is the Carbon Tax plus 5% GST. It is a cost that is built into our utilities, operating, and capital budgets. We are shareholders of Enmax, but they do not show the Carbon Tax and GST on said tax in their reporting. It would be a substantial amount as the co-gen power plants use natural gas. The City has run a surplus for eight years now, which would work out to 40% of the current total budget year. It is always the same council members and city administration all bare fault in not returning these funds or reducing the mill rate. We are not looking at coffee money like the return from the provincial government was referred to. Enough is enough.

D. DURKSEN

(It would be nice if they could find a way to give taxpayers a break, but we won’t hold our breath. And Rick will continue to hold their feet to the fire)

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Riah Marton

Riah Marton

I'm Riah Marton, a dynamic journalist for Forbes40under40. I specialize in profiling emerging leaders and innovators, bringing their stories to life with compelling storytelling and keen analysis. I am dedicated to spotlighting tomorrow's influential figures.

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