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w at er lo oc hr on ic le .c a W at er lo o C hr on ic le | T hu rs da y, N ov em be r 19 ,2 02 0 | 6 ABOUT US This newspaper, published every Thursday, is a division of the Metroland Media Group Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation. The Metroland family of newspapers is comprised of more than 70 community publications across Ontario. This newspaper is a member of the National NewsMedia Council. Complainants are urged to bring their concerns to the attention of the news- paper and, if not satisfied, write The National NewsMedia Council, Suite 200, 890 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M4W 2H2. 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Published letters will appear in print and/or online at waterloochronicle.ca Delivery For all delivery inquiries, e-mail customerservice@metroland.com or call 519-894-3000 OPINION TO LEARN HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR OWN CONTENT VISIT WATERLOOCHRONICLE.CA EDITORIAL LETTERS & COMMENTARY If Canadians could have voted in the recent American presidential election, Joe Biden's victory would have been even greater. An amazing 72 per cent of 1,500 Canadians recently surveyed by Leger declared they'd cast a ballot for Trump's challenger if they were allowed to, while an Ipsos poll taken days before the election found seven in 10 Canadians believed a Biden White House would be good for Canada. Those sentiments reflect more on the part of Canadi- ans than just a natural aversion to the raging, ranting Trump and his divisive demagoguery. And the majority view is correct. Relations between Canada and its gigantic neighbour will never be perfect. But the day Biden is sworn in they'll be moving in the right direction once again. Start with something essential for any successful president, even if it's hard to define. It's a leadership style that aims to unite a nation around a common cause. Biden has it, as his post-election-victory message of reconciliation and being there for all Americans regard- less of party allegiance has already shown. Under Biden the American government will be an ally, not an opponent, in Canada's fight against climate change and its quest for cleaner air and water. Under Biden, the U.S. will adopt a more concerted, science-based approach to the COVID-19 pandemic. For four years, Trump has taken a perverse delight in poking America's traditional allies, including Canada, in the eye, Under Biden, the U.S. will become a more dependable partner in global relations and international groups to which Canada belongs. At a time when an authoritarian China is flexing its muscles and an increasingly aggressive Russia feels free to throw its military weight around, a more intelligent projection of American power will provide the neces- sary counterbalance the world's liberal democracies have yearned for during the lean, mean Trump years. And under Biden, the White House should have a far greater appreciation of Canada and Canadians. New vice-president, Kamala Harris, spent some of her forma- tive years living and attending school in Montreal. The vice-president's familiarity with Canada won't dissuade Biden from a "Buy American" pandemic recov- ery program that will act as a drag on Canadian exports to the U.S. Nor might it deter Biden from cancelling the Key- stone XL Pipeline to the U.S. over the objections of the federal and Alberta governments whose economic hopes remain tied to the project. For the past four years, Canadians have lacked a predictable, stable, reliable and respectable friend in the White House. That they can look forward to having one again is worth celebration. JOE BIDEN'S VICTORY IS ALSO A WIN FOR CANADA TREATMENT BY BANK IS SAD I recently moved from Kitchener to a small town not far away. My bank (I've been a customer for more than 35 years) does not have a branch there so I have to travel back to do my banking. I really do not mind, as I combine that with shopping or visiting my mother. I am very care- ful when it comes to the COVID-19 virus. Every time I go into a bank branch, I am treated like an unwelcome intrud- er. I have to give my first name to a lady with a clip- board, and then she directs me to a teller who is wait- ing. Sometimes, there is no one else in the bank. I am then asked why I do not do my banking online. I have a small paycheque to deposit. I do not have a smartphone to do that with. I am then told I can do it through the ATM machine. If I do that, then what are these tellers there for? If everyone did that, then would these people not lose their jobs? I have asked my family and friends if they are also treated like virus-infected, plague carriers and they say no. So why is my bank treating their longtime customers this way? It is very sad. JULIE KENNEDY, EXETER CYCLISTS MUST OBEY STOP SIGNS Is it true archaeologists recently discovered an eleventh commandment that states, "Remember bi- cyclists are holy and above mere mortals, and are not bound by earthly re- straints such as stop signs?" Oh, this isn't true? I thought it was, judging by what I see happening every day where the Spur Line Trail crosses Willow Street in Waterloo! CHARLES CROCKFORD, WATERLOO "Every time I go into a bank branch, I am treated like an unwelcome intruder." - Julie Kennedy WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SUBMIT YOUR LETTER TO THE EDITOR TODAY!