Canada is open, diverse, and full of opportunity, so why is it under attack? From assaults on historical figures such as Sir John A. Macdonald to cancel culture and charges that Canada once engaged in genocide, the country that every generation and every immigrant built now faces constant, corrosive attacks. How did this happen? In The 1867 Project, twenty critical thinkers provide answers: we are awash in relentless grievance narratives and utopians who expect Canada's history to be perfect. The rise of critical theory, identity politics and politicized propaganda in the education system also play a part. Twenty pan-Canadian authors challenge the naysayers and their caustic criticisms, but also give us a positive path forward. They show how truth-telling, informed history, and renewing a Canada where citizens unite around laudable, time-tested ideas, will create a freer, flourishing Canada for us all.
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ISBN: 9781777543211
Physical Description:319 pgs: cmprint
Publisher:Canada: Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy, [2023]