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Until the present-day Conservatives adopt a more centrist and moderate position, like that of the former Progressive Conservative Party last lead by Brian Mulroney, a statesman like leader, it will be challenging for it to form the government. The only thing standing in the way of a Conservative government is the Conservative party itself. Can it learn from its mistakes? Thus far, it hasn鈥檛.

Tom Driedger, Toronto

Poilievre needs to go

I’m a ‘small c’ Conservative, have been since I first voted in 1965. As long as Pierre Poilievre remains the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, I will vote Liberal as I just did (had to hold my nose as I did it!).

Roger Nerney, Southampton, ON

Hopefully this is the end of the far-right Conservative party

Mark Carney and the Liberals have won the Canadian election. Pierre Poilievre under former Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s directive took Canadian politics to the lowest level in Canadian history. Here’s hoping this is the end to the far-right Conservative party.

Paul Bacon, Hallandale Beach, FL

Karma for a man who built his reputation on division

Two things I am grateful for from this election. First, that the Qu茅b茅cois听recognized the need of our country by how they voted much more than those of the 905 area, who were taken in by Pierre Poilievre鈥檚 cynical, angry and selfish vision with statements like “income tax is the fine you pay for the crime of working hard.” Secondly, and most importantly, the constituents of the Carleton riding who took the opportunity to rid themselves of a man who has built his reputation on division, fear and empty sound bites, which turned many in the country against Justin Trudeau. This was made apparent by the听F—-听Trudeau听signs we all had to endure seeing over these past three odd years on our roads, and in our neighbourhoods. Well Mr. Poilievre, look at the message your constituents have sent you. Talk about karma.

Matthew Marosszeky, Aurora, ON

Canada proved the far-right can be beaten

Thank you, Canada, for rejecting the politics of cruelty. The Conservatives would have intensified the climate crisis, killed the CBC and slashed foreign aid. These would have brought more human suffering, greater power to corporate media and loss of life in developing countries. It was heartening to see Pierre Poilievre lose his own seat. Clearly voters in Carleton embraced his mantra of “time for change.” Perhaps most importantly, we showed other nations that the far-right can be beaten.

Gideon Forman, Toronto

Encourage NDP members to join Liberal party

With the Liberal Party of Canada faced with another minority government, perhaps it should consider encouraging elected NDP members to join the Liberals in forming a majority government. The NDP has lost party status in the House of Commons, not to mention Jagmeet Singh as its leader, and it would just be a matter of the Liberals agreeing to certain NDP platform points.

Alan Pellettier, Scarborough听

As a Maple Leaf fan, I can relate to Mr. Poilievre

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre now knows how 海角社区官网Maple Leaf fans have felt for more than half a century. The regular season goes well and maybe this time it’s different. The playoffs start and reality sets in as the Leafs endure another soul sucking defeat. That pretty much describes the last year for Poilievre. I suggest he watch “Ground Hog Day” before he decides on his future.

Michael Yaffe, Toronto

Put aside partisan squabbling and focus on Canada

With the federal election now behind us, it is time for our political parties to put aside partisan squabbling and focus on delivering the results Canadians expect and deserve.

Peter Rozanec, Toronto

We rage against U.S. tariffs but are silent on excessive duties on alcohol

While Canadians rage against U.S. tariffs, we remain strangely silent about a bigger scandal at home: the outrageous federal customs duties and the LCBO鈥檚 exploitative monopoly that have been quietly burdening Ontarians.

For decades Canadians have been shackled by sky-high tariffs and markups, relics of a bygone era born from prohibition-era thinking and Crown corporation monopolies. They were designed under the dubious logic that higher prices would curb consumption and that excessive taxation was justified to fund public services. Today, these justifications have become nothing more than a smokescreen for legalized extortion.

The federal customs tax on wine imports is a staggering 40 per cent, which can skyrocket to 100 per cent if you import more than five cases. That is not a reasonable regulation; it is a confiscatory practice that unfairly penalizes consumers.

In Ontario, the situation is compounded by the LCBO鈥檚 monopolistic structure. Acting as sole importer and wholesaler, the LCBO dictates how liquor gets distributed through new retail channels. This forces two additional markup layers before a bottle of wine typically reaches the retail public. This leads to retail prices 60 per cent听 higher than comparable offerings at Quebec鈥檚 SAQ. How can anyone defend such blatant gouging?

Ontarians are being deceived. These new so-called 鈥渞etail opportunities鈥� for selling wine merely mask abusive markups that continue to overcharge consumers. Meanwhile, the LCBO keeps opening extravagant retail palaces, further entrenching an outdated and oppressive system that stifles free markets, limits consumer choice, and treats citizens like subjects of a feudal alcohol empire.

It is time to modernize our approach. Canadians deserve a regulatory framework that reflects contemporary values: open markets, consumer choice, and fair taxation. We should no longer accept outdated paternalism and monopolistic practices as the cost of doing business in the 21st century.

A serious conversation about reform is long overdue. It鈥檚 time to end this outrage and demand the free, fair, and transparent markets Canadians deserve.

William Mougayar, Toronto

Does Ford want to help young people?

Young people are struggling economically. Bikes are a cheaper, cleaner way to get around the city. Premier Doug Ford, why don鈥檛 you want to help young people?

Alison听Colvin, Toronto