Jan. 18: ‘The Queen should be on the front of the bill, and Harry and Meghan should be on the rear.’ Who should be on Canada’s $5 bill? Plus other letters to the editor GlobeDebate
The prime minister sides of the new $5 and $10 polymer bills, held by then-Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney.Letters to the Editor should be exclusive to The Globe and Mail. Include your name, address and daytime phone number. Try to keep letters to fewer than 150 words. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. To submit a letter by e-mail, click here:: I agree wholeheartedly with André Picard’s recommendation of Terry Fox for the $5 bill. It would be a fitting honour.
I remember the day Terry Fox ran into Toronto, his marathon gaining momentum every minute. I also remember watching a news report that he had to abandon the run because the cancer had returned. His Order of Canada was well deserved, but now it should be time for more.With all due respect to André Picard, I believe there is another legitimate choice to honour on the $5 bill: Neil Peart, who recently died.
Widely considered to be one of the greatest drummers in history, many Canadians grew up air-drumming to the songs of Rush. There probably aren’t many Canadian men who haven’t at some time “air-belled” to. Rush’s intricate lyrics were a testimony to his intellectual intensity and complexity.Andy SubochIt’s impossible to argue with putting Terry Fox on our currency. However, I would far rather see his name attached to a public holiday.
Perhaps it is time for Canada to pause each May to celebrate a true Canadian hero, instead of another country’s long-deceased monarch.While I agree that Terry Fox would be an excellent choice for Canada’s $5 bill, I have another suggestion: I think the Queen should be on the front of the bill, and Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, should be on the rear.
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