And what exactly is the point of the Presidents Cup golf tournament?
Federal Official Languages Commissioner Raymond Théberge was described in a headline as a watchdog. After reading the article, I think anglophones could use less of the watching and more of the dogging.
Perhaps a new title: Person Responsible for Watching the Erosion of English Rights in Quebec.
David Bernstein, Dollard-des-Ormeaux
Governor general must be bilingual
I also agree that both Simon and Julie Payette before her were disastrous choices for the role. What was Prime Minister Justin Trudeau thinking?
Barbara Yule, Pointe-Claire
Presidents Cup not a nail-biter
So, it was a bit of a rough week, at least for some residents of Île Bizard, though less so for retirees like myself who just had to ensure toilet paper supplies were adequate before hunkering down.
I don’t know that Bizardiens saw any benefit from the Presidents Cup, but it no doubt brought in a whole whack of money for the city, which is good, and a whole whack of money for charities, which is even better. And as far as I can tell, it was a good party for those who attended.
Tom Robinson, Île Bizard
Lithium isn’t a fix for the environment
It is important to recognize the dangers of lithium-ion batteries catching fire and those fires being difficult to extinguish. To date this year on the island of Montreal, there have been 40 fires caused by these batteries. But there are other dangers of lithium-ion batteries that could be more harmful to the environment.
According to the Harvard International Review, lithium mining requires approximately 500,000 gallons of water per ton of lithium, which can cause extreme water shortages and other problems. Harvard also notes the process contaminates air and harms soil, which is detrimental to the ecosystem and leads to decreased biodiversity.
In my opinion, the current EVs that use these batteries are not the best solution to replace gasoline-powered cars. We must find a better way to protect our environment.
Jo Ann Goldwater, Montreal West
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