Re: ‘Total unity’: Trudeau pours more cold water on caucus detractors, as MPs call for vote on his leadership — Ryan Tumilty, Oct. 28; and How to get political leaders to walk the plank — Father Raymond J. de Souza, Oct. 27

Justin Trudeau’s vow to remain in power, despite polls forecasting a severe defeat, reflects a troubling disconnect from his duty as a servant of the people. Our democracy now feels like a sham — a hoax Trudeau imposes on all Canadians. Once known for his “sunny ways,” his leadership has become a political tragedy, clinging to power despite clear public rejection. His refusal to step aside has turned a dignified exit into a cautionary tale of hubris, as his cabinet’s concerns fall on deaf ears. Trudeau, once the face of progressive politics, now appears more focused on preserving power than public service — a vanity project for the history books.