Boston reader responds
Regarding “Alliance predicts ‘chill’ between Canada-U.S.” (The Hill Times, March 24). I am an American writing from Boston. I am writing in relation to your reporting as follows: Mostly, I applaud your balanced view vis-a-vis hurtful U.S.-Canada relations over Iraq. While the U.S.-Canada friendship will survive, perhaps the most painful action that we see comes […]
Letter-writers want to support U.S.
I have a major problem with our government in using the UN as a cop-out for not joining the U.S. in ridding the world of the Saddam Hussein. Our government keeps using the statement that Canada will make its own decisions and not just follow the U.S., because they will not give up our sovereignty […]
Whelan hires a new press secretary
International Cooperation Minister Susan Whelan has hired a new press secretary for her ministerial political office. Renee M. Filiatrault will join Ms. Whelan’s office this week, on Tuesday, April 1, as the new press secretary replacing Valerie Poulin. Ms. Poulin, daughter of Ontario Liberal Senator Marie-P. Poulin, has moved to the Canada Foundation for Innovation […]
A reality check on the gun registry: Canada’s gun control law is a long-term investment in our security
TORONTO–“The low-down and dirty on the gun registry” (The Hill Times, March 3), by W.T. Stanbury, purports to provide a primer on the firearms program, but the article reflects a selective use of the facts. First, while “the billion-dollar registry” makes a great sound bite, it is important to be clear. After stating that “since […]
Canada’s actions do have consequences
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Canadians are contemplating consequences. Ever since Prime Minister Jean Chretien denounced the impending U.S./UK/Coalition action in Iraq as unjustified and declared that Canada was not “willing,” Canadians have been worrying about U.S. retaliation. It is as if a prissy schoolmarm whacked her much larger neighbour with her umbrella just as he was beginning a […]
Government caucus ‘torn’ and ‘divided’ over Iraq war
OTTAWA–The federal Liberal caucus is “torn” and “divided” over the U.S.-led war in Iraq, say Liberals who predict relations will continue to deteriorate between Canada and its largest trading partner, especially if the war lasts several months and if more American and British soldiers are killed. Other Liberals say Prime Minister Jean Chretien’s (Saint-Maurice, Que.) […]
Good work
Congratulations on this week’s “America is becoming unhinged,” (The Hill Times, March 17). Paul Adamthwaite Executive Director Archives and Collections (ACS) Society Picton, Ont. Congratulations on this week’s “America is becoming unhinged,” (The Hill Times, March 17). Paul Adamthwaite Executive Director Archives and Collections (ACS) Society Picton, Ont.
Chretien give Uncle Sam the finger
The Liberal government of Canada is now flaunting, with some considerable joy, the imprudent anti-American prejudices that pollute their party. It is endemic throughout and the latest insult, at Cabinet level, comes from Herb Dhaliwal. This process of flippant slander directed to our best friend, ally and customer, the Americans, has served to expose an […]
‘Americans have lost focus on the war on terrorism’: MP John McKay says President Bush has failed to make his case for a war in Iraq
OTTAWA–Liberal MP John McKay does not support the war in Iraq because he believes U.S. George W. Bush’s case for getting rid of Saddam Hussein has been a muddle. The veteran Ontario MP from Scarborough East, who also chairs the Liberals’ Ontario Caucus, is one of the many so-called doves within his party although he […]
Useful idiots
Regarding the letter “‘Bastards’ controversy continues,” (The Hill Times, March 17). Having read Mr. Marcotte’s letter regarding “useful idiots” and “naive dupes,” may I bring to your attention that a previous prime minister of Canada, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, also used the expression, “useful idiots” to describe his need for such people on his rise to […]
