In response to Brian Lilley's column "Sputtering to a halt" (May 30), a reader expresses confusion over Canada's economic direction. The reader notes that Mark Carney blames weak economic spots on immigration caps, while critics argue that increased immigration under Justin Trudeau has led to job losses, strained healthcare and housing, and rising living costs. The reader, a non-economist, questions how adding more immigrants solves these problems and suggests Carney's long-term view may cause more immediate hardship.
Economic Concerns
The letter from Doug Appt of Niagara Falls, Ont., highlights a perception that Carney, despite his financial expertise, may not know how to navigate the economy as Prime Minister, which is concerning for the country.
Denying Evidence
In another letter, Claudio Ceolin of Toronto responds to Brian Lilley's June 2 column on the Senate's attempt to criminalize residential school denialism. Ceolin agrees that making it a crime to question the residential school narrative is extreme. He references the 2021 report of a "mass grave" at Kamloops Residential School and subsequent allegations of genocide, but notes that no children's bodies have been found. Ceolin argues that there is no evidence supporting the allegations and that those seeking to criminalize denialism are themselves denying facts.
The editor's note adds that the extent of the damage from this issue is yet to be realized.
