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Here are a few top comments from recent weeks:
What does ‘psychological safety’ in the workplace really mean?
I was pleased to see your article on psychological safety in the workplace. As a family physician, my colleagues and I are deluged by young and middle-aged people stating that they work in a “toxic environment,” which appears to be an offshoot of what the author is discussing.
Often, the individual’s expectation of me in such cases is that I “write them out of work,” a relatively easy thing to do due to our wide social safety net of seemingly endless benefits.
While I appreciate that there are workplaces that function inefficiently, I cannot help but ask if some situations are just dealing with difficult people or people whom one doesn’t get along with. The reality is that’s life, and we all must deal with it without running away and expecting “the system” to support us, largely due to a new buzzword.
– Mary Jarratt, MD
Saint John, N.B.
Editorial: Ottawa creates ‘two-tier’ child care with misguided policies
Your editorial’s point about private delivery of Ottawa’s dental care program was exactly what I was thinking. Like dentists, there are rules and regulations governing the operation of daycares. If the government licenses a daycare and carries out inspections, there can be no reason not to include them in the government’s subsidized program. Yet another example of Liberal muddle headed thinking.
– CountyLoyalist
‘Hypocritical, oppressive’: Young Canadians hold negative views of religion
I read with great interest John Longhurst’s article on a report regarding young people’s strong, negative attitudes toward religion! I am not at all surprised with their reasoning. I have been aware of this for a long time now and, as a senior, agree with them. The pathetic and disgusting views held by conservatives and evangelicals, especially in the US, feeds young people’s religious views. Keep up the good reporting!
– Paul Peckford
Harris picks ‘real deal’ governor Tim Walz as running mate
Canadian politics has been criticized for mirroring American politics. However, with recent events in the US, this may not be a bad thing.
Watching Tim Walz’s first speech as vice-president on the Harris ticket was electrifying. Were it not for Biden’s resignation, the gem that is Walz would not have been known as widely. This leads me to wonder: where are the hidden stars within the Liberal Party of Canada?
New leaders within the Liberal Party may bring a much-needed sense of hope. With Trudeau’s legacy already secure, the time is ripe for fresh leadership to connect with voters and win the next election. The future of the Liberal Party depends on discovering and empowering the next generation of visionary leaders, with the added benefit of finally seeing those “F Trudeau” car signs come down.
– Amal Jama
Calgary, Alta.
Denmark to introduce world’s first carbon tax
Placing a carbon tax on cattle and pig flatulence? This will no doubt hurt ranchers and farmers in a country that depends on agriculture like Denmark. Why not tax all the hot air emanating from the house of Parliament? The country would be better served.
– Dr. Frederick Ross
Winnipeg, Man.
Diamonds, meatballs and motors: How Olympians can win more than medals
I was intrigued by the story Diamonds, meatballs and motors: How Olympians can win more than medals on the additional awards countries shower on athletes who win medals. Paralympic athletes in Canada who make the medal standings only just got pay parity with their Olympic counterparts. I’m curious whether any countries offer similar, supplemental rewards or incentives to winning paralympic athletes.
– Kent Cadogan Loftsgard
North Vancouver, B.C.
Watching Tim Walz’s first speech as vice-president on the Harris ticket was electrifying. Were it not for Biden’s resignation, the gem that is Walz would not have been known as widely. This leads me to wonder: where are the hidden stars within the Liberal Party of Canada?