Saturday’s letters: E-bus money could have funded safety

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RE, “Edmonton hires 30 transit peace officers to conduct LRT patrols, cancel security personnel”, April 9

City managers have decided to spend $5 million on transportation peace officials. Meaning. Anything that “safely leads to a sense of security and security” is most welcome.

Now, imagine how much improvement will be made only if Edmonton transport does not waste $50 million in electric bus fleets.

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Warren NGO, Edmonton

Why is there no security permission for Poilievre?

I have to wonder Mr. Poilievre refused to seek security permission. He claimed it was because if he got one, he would be shot or could not explain his thoughts. Of course, the Prime Minister of Canada needs to access all top-secret information to make informed decisions to achieve, maintain and protect national security.

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For the benefit of national security, it is reasonable that the legal requirement that those with security permits must keep secret information secret. Such people shall not be prohibited from exercising freedom of speech unless they must be able to retain a national secret for the benefit of national security. So far, security approvals have not prevented any prime minister from talking about the issue of the day without revealing state secrets.

So it seems to me that Mr. Poilievre said he cannot or will not keep the secret of the country. Or, maybe he suspects he is not eligible for a security permit.

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Brian A. Vail, Edmonton

Make animal welfare an election issue

Every day in Edmonton humanitarian society, we witness a strong connection between people and pets. But we have also witnessed more tests on such bonds than ever before. People contact us every day because they can’t find stable pet-friendly housing, their pets need emergency treatments that they can’t afford, or they live outside of the vehicle after they lose their jobs – while wanting the best pets.

No one should face these heartbreaking choices. We will help pets and people get together when we develop policies that support families (through better housing, health care and financial stability).

This election is an opportunity to ensure animal welfare on the agenda. Ask your local candidates how they intend to create a more humane Canada for everyone. Let us raise our voices to showcase animal welfare affairs and ensure that pets and those who love them are supported, protected and valued.

Liza Sunley, CEO of Edmonton Humane Society

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Stop Alberta Separation of Nonsense

Danielle Smith and Preston Manning, stop separation and Canadian sovereign bullshit. This is the time for unity rather than political gains. Exit and play games with the stability of our country. We have enough ability to compete with external governments.

David Greenlaw, Edmonton

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