In a series of letters to the editor published on June 11, 2026, readers express strong opinions on house arrest, ticket reselling, and Canada's foreign relations.
House Arrest Criticized as Weak Punishment
Wilf Townley, a retired Toronto Police officer, denounces house arrest as a joke that criminals welcome. He argues that the judicial system uses it to fool the public, with little follow-up and no consequences for non-compliance. Townley asserts that the system now serves perpetrators rather than the people.
Free Markets for Ticket Reselling
Steen I. Petersen from Nanaimo, B.C., argues that reselling tickets at higher prices only works if buyers are willing to pay. He advises governments to stay out of markets, as free markets are best, criticizing city government involvement as clownish.
Concerns Over Canada's Relations with China and North Korea
Bill Sholdice of Mississauga warns against Canada cozying up to China and North Korea, citing a summit between their leaders and the China-Russia alliance. He questions Prime Minister Mark Carney's advisors and suggests such nations would betray Canada at the first chance. Sholdice urges caution over Carney's willingness to open doors to China.
