‘Political theatre’

Dear Editor:

Members of Parliament are switching sides under what look like shady back-room deals, Canada’s position on the war in Iran is flip-flopping more than flapjacks at the Gorge Country Kitchen, and now Prime Minister Mark Carney is publicly going after the Air Canada CEO for offering condolences in English only?

That’s the hill the Liberals are choosing to die on?

I can’t remember seeing a prime minister this desperate for a majority, and, it’s getting really painful to watch without voicing an opinion. This isn’t leadership. It’s political theatre, and not even good theatre! It’s sloppy, obvious and insulting to anyone paying attention.

So what’s the angle? Because there’s always an angle. A Quebec by-election coming up, maybe? Need to score a few quick points with the Francophones? Fine, but at least have the decency to not make it this obvious. Watching this play out feels less like being governed and more like being manipulated.

And the real kicker? We keep falling for it. Over and over again. At what point do Canadians stop shrugging and start demanding something better than this circus?

Because right now, this isn’t just disappointing, it’s a joke! And we’re the ones stuck in the audience.

Doug Vanderveen,
Belwood