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.
The risk of a growing generational fissure shouldn’t be underestimated. It threatens the rise of a zero-sum political dynamic that essentially pits younger generations against their parents and grandparents.
The first question on the minds of Canadians, and especially those who chanted enthusiastically at these rallies, is whether Poilievre means what he says.
This episode features host Sean Speer in conversation with New York Times columnist Ross Douthat on his powerful book, The Deep Places: A Memoir of Illness and Discovery, as well as other topics including overcoming societal decadence, the future of conservative populism, and writing for the New York Times.
This episode of Hub Dialogues features host Sean Speer in conversation with Aaron Friedberg, a professor of political science at Princeton University and one of America’s leading foreign and security policy…
This episode of Hub Dialogues features host Sean Speer in conversation with Russ Roberts, the host of the weekly podcast EconTalk, about his thoughtful new book, Wild Problems: A Guide to the Decisions That Define Us.
This episode of Hub Dialogues features host Sean Speer in conversation with entrepreneur, philanthropist, and public speaker, Tareq Hadhad, whose personal story of coming to Canada as a refugee from Syria in 2015 and starting a chocolate business in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, is now the subject of a new, highly-acclaimed film of the same name as the iconic family business, Peace by Chocolate.
On Christmas, Christians recall the birth of a child in present-day Israel about 2000 years ago. The child’s name was Jesus, born to a Jewish woman named Mary in a stable in the town of Bethlehem.
The economist Joel Waldfogel wrote in 1993 about the “deadweight loss” inherent to gift-giving. He argues that we don’t know each other well enough to be precise with our gifts.
Engaging with others is one of the most valuable ways we can contribute to political life. It means to take seriously living in a community with other people, and the impact that can have on people.
These are the movies to watch—after the mandatory viewing of It’s a Wonderful Life, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and Scrooge—while there is still sherry in the decanter and dishes or guests to avoid.
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