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Thank you Edmonton city councillors. Thank you for investing in transit, affordable housing, infrastructure, policing, rec centres, libraries, bike lanes, neighbourhood renewals, revitalization projects, parks, and much more. Thank you for easing zoning restrictions which will ensure Edmonton remains livable for decades to come.
Thank you for all that you do and your efforts to build a better Edmonton for everyone, even in the face of provincial underfunding. We may not all agree on how good city council is at managing money, how beneficial particular municipal investments are, or if the recent 8.9-per-cent property tax increase is worth it. But one thing is certain: They have a bold vision for Edmonton’s future. It is refreshing to see long-term thinking amidst our current political climate, where political parties focus on short-term voter appeal and toeing the party line.
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City councillors, regardless of individual political leanings, Edmontonians thank you for your service.
Ryan Jacques, Edmonton
Stifling protests not the answer
Re. “Hate marches must end now,” Tasha Kheiriddin, April 24
While Ms. Kheiriddin gallantly defends Canada’s historical stance against the apartheid regime in South Africa and human rights abuses elsewhere, she completely neglects to address the context of the current crisis in the Middle East. This crisis stems from the decades-long occupation of Palestine and the apartheid-like conditions in the region.
Ms. Kheiriddin fails to even acknowledge the tragic loss so far of over 35,000 lives, predominantly women and children with another looming onslaught on the 1.2 million civilians holed up near the Rafah crossing. The unprecedented scale of war crimes and crimes against humanity is widely condemned by respected UN bodies such as the International Court of Justice and a substantial majority of the 193 member states.
It’s imperative that we uphold principles of peaceful co-existence and stand united against all forms of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia within our communities. However, stifling Canadians’ right to peaceful demonstrations is not the solution. Those found guilty of unlawful acts during protests must be held accountable through appropriate legal channels. True progress can only be achieved through open, honest, and constructive dialogue aimed at understanding this conflict in its proper context and fostering a national consensus in support of a just and enduring peace in the region for future generations.
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M.M. Peracha, Edmonton
Where’s Alberta fuel tax refund?
I just gratefully received my substantial carbon tax refund (CTR) cheque from the federal government and was able to deposit it at my bank, duly labelled Carbon Tax Refund, and deposited with no difficulty whatsoever. I plan to use this federal tax refund towards partially offsetting the Alberta fuel tax (AFT), now fully reinstated at Alberta pumps at 13 cents per litre.
Can someone tell me where I apply for the matching cheque from the Alberta provincial government, the one that will properly incentivize me to oppose the federal carbon tax?
Keith Briggs, Edmonton
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