The Virtues of Canada’s Forbears Can Guide the Present, But Must Be Fostered
If Canada is serious about becoming more productive and innovative, it must once again put excellence at the centre of its educational and research institutions
TL;DR
- Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed U.S. tariffs in a YouTube video titled "Forward Guidance: A Stronger Canada."
- Carney appealed to Canadian patriotism and civic virtue.
- He referenced Sir John A. Macdonald and the Canadian Pacific Railway as examples of nation-building ambition.
- This historical reference contrasts with a recent trend of viewing Canadian history negatively, which led to vandalism of Macdonald's statues.
- Carney's speech is seen as a refreshing emphasis on Canada's past as noble and worthy of emulation.