‘We get 13 World Cup games at about $82-million each. Makes Maple Leafs tickets look cheap in comparison.’ Letters to the editor for May 22
The article discusses various opinions expressed in letters to the editor regarding current events in Canada and international relations. One letter highlights the high cost of hosting the FIFA World Cup, while others address tensions between Canada and the U.S. and concerns about government surveillance. The letters reflect a range of perspectives on these issues, emphasizing the complexities of negotiation and public spending.
- ▪Hosting the FIFA World Cup is projected to cost over $1 billion, with each of the 13 games costing about $82 million.
- ▪Some letters criticize the Canadian government's approach to negotiations with the U.S., suggesting it has been provocative rather than constructive.
- ▪Concerns about government surveillance of political groups, such as the Parti Québécois, are raised, referencing historical instances of spying.
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 |
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Open this photo in gallery:Workers prepare Toronto Stadium, temporarily renamed from BMO Field for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, on Tuesday.COLE BURSTON/AFP/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountPeace offeringRe “Winners and losers” (Letters, May 22): A letter-writer suggests that “in wars such as the one in Ukraine, there are only losers,” and “the world should build a better dispute resolution mechanism and get countries to use it.” Of course, how could we have been so blind all this time, thinking that war is sometimes necessary in the face of evil? Let’s start right this moment. Let’s request a meeting with Vladimir Putin.
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