{"id":589139,"date":"2026-04-08T00:37:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T00:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/589139\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T00:37:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T00:37:17","slug":"letters-legault-love-fest-leaves-much-untold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/589139\/","title":{"rendered":"Letters: Legault love fest leaves much untold"},"content":{"rendered":"

Re: \u201c\u2018Cynicism must not replace hope\u2019: Legault<\/a>\u201d (The Gazette, April 4)<\/p>\n

Besides a candid moment of revelation when the \u201clittle guy from Ste-Anne-de Bellevue\u201d confessed he still felt like an impostor, having achieved the top political post in Quebec, the rest of the tearful love fest at Fran\u00e7ois Legault\u2019s final day in the National Assembly as premier was less than frank about his record and that of his CAQ government. <\/p>\n

Perhaps it isn\u2019t surprising that the focus was on the feel-good aspects of Legault\u2019s reign and not the policies and decisions that left the province with historic-high budget deficits, a deeply divided population and uncertainty about the future, even though he exhorted Quebecers not to give up hope or succumb to cynicism. <\/p>\n

Legault was showered with love and admiration as he was bid farewell, but I believe that many Quebecers \u2014 still smarting from his government\u2019s nationalistic agenda, which has caused pain and division among the population \u2014 were not shedding tears of gratitude for the departing premier. <\/p>\n

Goldie Olszynko, Mile End<\/p>\n

When secularism takes a holiday<\/p>\n

Re: \u201cWhat\u2019s open and closed over Easter weekend<\/a>\u201d (The Gazette, April 4)<\/p>\n

With all the talk and legislation about secularism in the workforce, we continue to close stores, government services, banking institutions, and more on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and even Easter Monday. Go figure!<\/p>\n

Pierre Montpetit, Senneville<\/p>\n

Hospital stay gets top marks<\/p>\n

We often hear stories about the challenges in our health-care system. I\u2019d like to share my positive experience.<\/p>\n

Recently, I was advised to go for a CT scan to determine the cause of the symptoms I was experiencing. <\/p>\n

I arrived at the Lakeshore General Hospital\u2019s emergency department in the mid\u2011afternoon, was triaged quickly and soon settled into a cubicle. <\/p>\n

Meals arrived right on time, and by 10:30 p.m., my CT scan was completed.<\/p>\n

The next morning, the on\u2011call neurologist met with me, provided a clear diagnosis and prescribed five days of treatment in the emergency department so that any potential side-effects could be monitored closely.<\/p>\n

After spending those five days in the emergency department, I felt genuinely grateful.<\/p>\n

The staff was exceptional \u2014 every single person, from medical professionals to logistical support.<\/p>\n

Several other specialists checked in to ensure nothing else was being overlooked.<\/p>\n

Even the food was surprisingly good.<\/p>\n

Peter\u00a0Cook, Dollard-des-Ormeaux<\/p>\n

Why we score high on happiness <\/p>\n

Re: \u201cWhy are Quebecers so happy together?<\/a>\u201d (Josh Freed, April 4)<\/p>\n

A great column, as usual, by Josh Freed, this one on Quebec\u2019s high ranking in the World Happiness Report.\u201d<\/p>\n

But he did forget why Quebecers are really so happy this year: Nos Canadiens.<\/p>\n

Warren Dick, Westmount\u00a0<\/p>\n

\t\tEditor\u2019s Picks\t<\/p>\n

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