Opinion

"Limited student support or no support at all is NOT in the well-being of the students in need, teachers or for society as a whole. It’s a disaster in the making."

"Has Mr. Nelson noticed that the oppressive government in years past has forced citizens to wear shoes in almost all public spaces? Those who would prefer total toe freedom have been forced to comply or stay home. They adapted."

"But it’s an easy sell; the old “if only one life can be saved” is a solid go-to for politicians because it makes them sound caring and concerned, and doesn’t require a high standard of proof to show the ends, the loss of individual rights, justify the regulatory means."

"Canada isn’t the U.S., but neither are we now a leadership powerhouse. But we can expect or elect better."

"Last week, we called for common sense to prevail. Pragmatic hygiene routines, from voluntarily wearing masks in public to regular hand-washing and physical distancing, could have helped us avoid the need for legislators to step in. But to quote an old cliche, common sense isn't all that common."

"If you want to scrap transit, take a second thought about it. Sometimes you do see a bus empty because you may be at the beginning of a route or the end of a route."

"In this unprecedented time, I have used every opportunity available to me to participate at the COVID-19 Committee, and at the Finance Committee. I will continue to work hard on behalf of the residents of St. Albert-Edmonton," writes MP Michael Cooper.

"Why did people lose their jobs, their homes, the time with their families, even the ability to attend funerals for their loved ones? Why were people stripped of their peace of mind, hope and faith in the future?"

"The idea that only some people find the name racist is not justification to keep it."

"Not so fast. A little more thought into the issue and one can understand why there is a debate."