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End encampment
It was a relief to read Western University convocation ceremonies were peaceful, despite the protest encampment on campus. Perhaps the confiscating of all political paraphernalia from protesters helped the ceremonies to go smoothly. I applaud university president Alan Shepard who made it clear the university has no plans to divest from Israel.
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When convocations are over, hopefully the encampments will clear out. Who will be responsible for cleaning up the mess they leave behind? Will it be the university, or better yet, billed to those who participated in this political circus? Universities and educational institutions should never be disrupted by anyone protesting for a political cause. These are places of peaceful learning, and should remain so.
Genevieve Grech, London
Seeking clarity
Regarding the article Developers, city plan new centre for London’s most vulnerable homeless (June 13)
I do recognize the need to find more housing for the growing homeless population, but I wonder if $8 million to renovate a former seniors’ residence into just 50 beds is good value.
It’s is also unclear why or what the four developers bring to the table (Tricar, Drewlo, Auburn, Sifton).
It seems a request for quotation or proposal is needed to nail down a competitive bid.
Furthermore, the $1.7 million annually to operate a 50-bed facility is curiously high. That’s $34,000 a resident a year, if 50 spaces are created.
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Much more info is needed in the interest of transparency.
However, repurposing this building is a good idea.
R.J. Webb, London
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Find commonality
Our public schools want to be seen as inclusive. All religious days are recognized, groups are given special days, and the Pride community are given their special time.
I would suggest this is not inclusiveness, but segregation.
Instead of celebrating our differences, why not honour what we have in common and promote what it means to be a Canadian.
I am a great supporter of our public school system, but we need to stop segregating people.
Ron Reesor, London
Rebuttal needed
I appreciated Chrystia Freeland’s take on her government’s capital gains tax reform, in the column Millions will benefit from capital gains tax reform (June 14). Now, please print a fair rebuttal.
John Hush, London
Fund our military
Canada has been warned to boost military spending to meet NATO’s two per cent guideline or risk diplomatic isolation.
Politicians have short-changed our military, which now lack modern military equipment, for years.
Our brave soldiers earned Canada the world’s respect, but now we’re being chastised due to failing to meet NATO’s military spending guidelines.
Peter J. Middlemore Sr., Windsor
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