I still think, IMO, that its might odd that Trudeau didn't speak at the memorial. Linda Frum was speaking as a friend of Honeys, not on behalf of the federal government. A senator is NOT an elected official but appointed.
Why John Tory? He's a very small fish in THAT pond, except hes another exceptionally wealthy guy who professes to be United Church but by birth is Jewish. When that skeleton fell out of the closet, he said 'of course I know' They go to such lengths to 'hide' things that don't need hiding.....makes me wonder why? There have been other Jewish Mayors, Nathan Phillips, Phil Givens, Mel Lastman....all better than Tory IMO.
Trudeau attracted a fair number of negative comments (at least on Twitter) just for expressing condolences, as BS could be a murderer. This was unreasonable IMO, as the condolences are directed at the family, not the deceased, but I think his decision not to speak at the service was entirely political.
As for Tory, even good old Mel L had the compassion to try to provide adequate shelter for the homeless during sub-zero temperatures. I'm so hoping we have a credible alternative for the upcoming election.