“A woman who appears to be following her deepest instinct and heart to arrive at a highly personal decision should be commended.”
Judging by her emotional delivery at the news conference where she explained why she will leave her role as a Quebec Liberal Party MNA, perhaps Marwah Rizqy struggled with this tough decision before announcing her intention to step away from politics after completing her term.
All the best to her and her family as she meets both the present and future challenges that life brings.
Goldie Olszynko, Mile End
A boon to seniors, a burden to youth
The Bloc Québécois wants to increase old age pension payments for all seniors. Like most seniors, I could do with extra funds, but $16 billion over five years is a great deal of money. And let us not forget that the Bloc is a separatist party and perhaps would not care about bankrupting Canada.
The federal government is not a cash cow. Carrying this debt would not be a good idea for the younger population.
Joe Cutrone, St-Lazare
Inuktitut demands more recognition
Mary Simon is indeed bilingual: she speaks English and Inuktitut. Yes, it would be nice if she also were fluent in French, but her other qualities to do her job as governor general should suffice.
And how many government officials can speak a few polite words of Inuktitut or another Indigenous language?
Barbara Dressler, Montreal
St. Mary’s Hospital staff are true heroes
Although many seniors died while living in those long-term care homes, many were saved by these dedicated professionals who worked tirelessly in a crisis. We must always remember their efforts.
I know St. Mary’s is truly a hospital with a heart. My family doctor works there and she is the best doctor in the world to me. Happy 100th birthday!
Joyce Stempkowsky, N.D.G.
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