In the latest edition of letters to the editor, Toronto Sun readers have voiced strong opinions on a wide range of topics, from the nature of faith and provincial politics to the economic pressures facing Canadian households. The letters, published on December 18, 2025, offer a candid snapshot of public sentiment.
A Call for Religious Tolerance and Kindness
Opening the discourse, Barbara Spyropoulos of Toronto issued a poignant plea for mutual respect among differing faiths. She argued that in a world filled with competing claims of religious truth, where no single doctrine holds irrefutable proof, intolerance is counterproductive. Her letter champions the virtues of tolerance and kindness, suggesting that one's chosen path to the afterlife might unexpectedly require the assistance of a believer from another creed.
"Practice tolerance. Practice kindness," Spyropoulos writes, framing these actions as pragmatic as well as moral imperatives in a pluralistic society.
Concerns Over Provincial Reach into Municipal Affairs
Shifting to the political arena, Thomas Geddes from Port Dover expressed frustration with the scope of the Ontario government under Premier Doug Ford. Identifying as a long-time Conservative who values smaller government, Geddes voiced specific concerns about the province's encroachment on local decision-making.
He pointed to the takeover of conservation authorities, the cancellation of speed cameras, and regulations around municipal trash collection as issues that should be resolved by residents and their local councils, not by the provincial government. His letter concludes with a blunt directive for Queen's Park: "Stay out of municipal affairs."
Economic Grievances Take Center Stage
The most pointed criticism was reserved for federal economic policy in a letter from Glenn William Cunningham of Calgary. Cunningham directly links the soaring costs of housing, rent, and food to government actions, specifically blaming inflation, intentional massive immigration, and government spending.
He singles out the federal carbon tax as a key driver of higher food prices. Cunningham's central question is one of political logic: "So, why would anybody in their right mind vote Liberal?" He asserts that the data proves these hardships are being inflicted purposefully on Canadians by the governing party.
Other letters touched on the violent rhetoric in American politics, with one reader ironically noting that former President Donald Trump's comments on a critic's death could equally apply to his own recent experiences.
This collection of letters underscores the diverse and passionate debates unfolding among Canadians, reflecting deep concerns over social cohesion, governance, and economic security as 2025 draws to a close.
