There is currently a shortage of national symbols and ideals Canadians can call on to foster a feeling of belonging and a sense that they are part of an entity that is bigger than themselves. Our national identity is rarely mentioned these days and it is sort of a shame
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Montreal Simon: Stephen Harper and the Beautiful Flag He Hates So Much
He hates our Canada and its values with a passion, so it follows that Stephen Harper would hate its most powerful and beautiful symbol.He spent almost nothing to celebrate its fiftieth birthday. The federal government has allotted $50,000 for celebrations for the upcoming 50th birthday of the iconic Maple Leaf flag.That's
Continue readingFacing Autism in New Brunswick: Happy Canada Day!
Canada flag photo by Harold L Doherty, very happy to be a Canadian, living in Canada, despite the lack of progress on the national autism front Today is Canada Day and I am very happy to be a Canadian living here in Canada. We can still enjoy living in
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