History should be debated, not expunged
The recent decision by Library and Archives Canada to delete a website focused on the prime ministers of this country is just one of the latest examples of a nation uncertain of how to deal with its past.
Culture
This section of our reporting explores the culture across Canada and how this is represented within our public policy and government.
There is no single Canadian culture, but rather a rich tapestry of diverse customs and traditions that have been woven together over the centuries. Canada is home to many different ethnic groups, each with their own unique heritage. As a result, Canadian culture is constantly evolving, adapted to the ever-changing demographics of our country. Across the provinces, there are also significant regional differences in culture. In Quebec, for example, French is the predominant language and many of the customs and traditions have roots in French culture. In contrast, English Canadian culture has been heavily influenced by the British.
These differing cultural traditions help to make Canada a truly dynamic and vibrant country.
Bring on the culture wars
Culture wars aren’t a political sideshow, they are the essence of politics, which is defining the community and establishing a shared identity. To whom does a society raise statues, and whose statues do we tear down?
Is there intelligent life on Earth?
In order to seek out and understand other intelligent life in the universe, our civilization needs to up its game to define a better future.
Sean Speer: A retreat from greatness
For all of the discussion of Canada’s founders as highly pragmatic, we underestimate their collective boldness as the crucial ingredient in such an exercise of nation-building.
Don’t dismiss intersectionality, but save it from the nihilists
If we believe that the identity politics of the elite focuses too often on gender and race at the expense of income and class, then why not call for a more intersectional conception of justice?
Blair Gibbs: Three years after cannabis legalization, the sky hasn’t fallen
Cannabis legalization has worked out well in this country for several reasons—not least of which is the fact that Canadians were ready for it.
Ben Woodfinden: Canada finally has a reason for optimism about men’s soccer
For decades Canada was a spectator to the world’s biggest game, and its best players forced to play in exile. But this is changing.
Shal Marriott: The Stanley Cup shows the beauty of 60 minutes free of politics
This past year and a half has been tough, and we deserve 60 minutes spread over three periods where we just hope for a win. Even if our team is not there this year, and even if we don’t care for hockey and are only watching to see what happens.
Wily consumers will look to domestic sparkling wines as summer heats up
Many consumers will pay more for the sparkling wines that come from Champagne. But many wily ones will instead look to domestic bubbles made in the traditional method, that cost less and come from one of the cool climate regions within our borders.
Dick Pound: Allowing China to host the Olympics is not a vindication of Beijing
Over the past 125 years, the Olympic movement has managed to carve out little islands of peace in complicated and difficult political conditions.
