In a series of impassioned letters published on December 20, 2025, readers of the Toronto Sun voiced strong criticism on a range of issues, from federal politics and national cohesion to public safety and the treatment of the Jewish community.
A Decade of Division and Disillusionment
One correspondent, Duane Dean, launched a scathing critique of the federal Liberal government, accusing it of dividing the nation over the past ten years. The letter argues that the government's approach has involved attempts at "brainwashing" Canadians and promotes a sense of national embarrassment. The writer specifically calls out Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's past promise of transparent government as a "major lie" and urges citizens to remove the governing party from power.
Metaphors of a Nation Adrift
Another letter, from Phil Robertson, employs a powerful cinematic metaphor to question the state of order in Canada. Referencing the chaos aboard the sinking Titanic, Robertson draws a parallel to a perceived loss of fundamental structure and values in the country. The letter poignantly asks if the foundational principles that Canada was built upon have been compromised, suggesting the national "floor has sprung some serious leaks that threaten to sink us."
Security and Community Safety Under Fire
A third letter, authored by George Dohnal of Oakville, directs anger at the political response to threats against Jewish Canadians. Dohnal labels politicians' reactions as "spineless" and filled with empty "platitudes" following violence. The letter condemns what it sees as inaction when the Jewish population is threatened, flags are burned, or anti-Canadian sentiments are celebrated publicly. The writer expresses bafflement at a perceived lack of enforcement, contrasting it with what they describe as accommodating the perpetrators.
The collection of letters presents a snapshot of significant public discontent, touching on themes of political trust, national identity, and community security that resonate with many readers across the country.
