Dear Editor:
RE: ‘Trudeau’s legacy,’ Jan. 23.
As folks from Elora reflect on the legacy of Justin Trudeau’s tenure as prime minister, I can’t help but think there’s still an epidemic of rampant foolishness circulating in Canada.
While some people seem blinded by Trudeau’s polished veneer, more logical folk see him for what he truly is: a lying windbag, concerned only with salvaging his own reputation at all costs. Let’s not mince words – he is not a good person.
The irony of his resignation speech was almost too much to bear. His sudden regret over failing to implement electoral reform is laughable. For nine years, while he held the power to act, electoral reform was conveniently ignored. In fact, his government outright abandoned the pledge to implement proportional representation. Now, when it no longer matters, he expresses regret? Please!
Even more troubling is the staggering debt his government has left behind. Federal spending ballooned to unprecedented levels under Trudeau, often with little accountability or meaningful results. This debt isn’t just a line on a balance sheet – it’s a burden that future generations of Canadians will have to bear. Even his co-pilot, Chrystia Freeland, admitted to “costly political gimmicks” as she distanced herself from his disastrous leadership. Again, too little, too late!
Absolutely nothing of value came from our federal government during the last nine years, no matter how you spin it. This era should serve as a cautionary tale, a reminder of what happens when style triumphs over substance. While it’s tempting to wish this chapter could be scrubbed from the history books, we must remember it as a warning. Even the worst parts of our past, though not celebrated, should not be forgotten.
It’s time for Canadians to demand more from our leaders: integrity, accountability and effective governance. If we don’t, our country will continue to be led by those who value image over action and rhetoric over results.
Doug Vanderveen,
Belwood