In the final edition before the holidays, readers of the Toronto Sun did not hold back, submitting pointed letters on topics ranging from international diplomacy and national leadership to workplace grievances. Published on December 23, 2025, the correspondence offers a raw snapshot of public sentiment on pressing issues.
Debating Israel's Decision to Bar Canadian MPs
One letter, responding to an editorial titled “Israel had reasons to bar Canada’s MPs,” argued there should be little surprise over Israel's move. The writer referenced the delegation, sponsored by a Muslim charity and comprising five Liberal MPs—Fares Al Soud, Iqra Khalid, Aslam Rana, Sameer Zuberi, and Gurbux Saini—and one New Democrat, Jenny Kwan.
The reader suggested that while security concerns were cited, the issue was likely more one of “annoyance” given the group's critical stance toward Israel. The letter concluded with a rhetorical jab, asking “where is ICE when you need them?” and dismissing the MPs' trip as a “pathetic” quest for headlines.
Questioning National Leadership and Economic Sovereignty
Another correspondent launched a broadside against Prime Minister Mark Carney and his government's economic direction. The writer accused the PM of not working in Canada's interest and instead paving the way for greater American influence.
A key example cited was the potential for a domestic oil pipeline from British Columbia to Nova Scotia to supply European and Asian markets, bypassing the United States. The letter lamented Canada's decline in manufacturing and called for a sector-by-sector rebuilding of domestic industrial capacity, casting doubt on Carney's proclaimed “elbows up” approach from the federal election.
Critiquing Union Responses to Federal Workplace Issues
A third letter took aim at federal government unions, reacting to a report about pest infestations in Ottawa's federal buildings. The reader from Oakville, Peter Karas, expressed skepticism, suggesting the issue was being used as an excuse to avoid returning to the office.
Drawing on personal experience in retail, Karas argued that dealing with pests is a common workplace challenge. The letter broadened into a critique of what the author termed “suicidal empathy”—a tendency to over-extend social programs—and blamed unions and socialist policies for stifling entrepreneurship, hard work, and innovation in Canada.
A Reflection of Public Discourse
These letters, published on December 22, 2025, for the following day's edition, highlight the diverse and often sharply divided opinions held by Canadians. From foreign policy and national economic strategy to the day-to-day operations of the public service, the correspondence section remains a vibrant forum for direct public feedback and critique, unfiltered by political spin.
