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Canada has long been a beacon of hope for people fleeing turmoil and seeking a better life. People have long wanted to start anew here, in a country known for its friendly people, its free health care, and its longstanding role as a peacekeeper on the global stage.
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We offer one of the best passports in the world — a passport that represents a land of freedom, opportunity, peace and unity. As more and more people arrive, however, some may be forgetting, or perhaps never learning, what it truly means to become Canadian.
As a nation, we had a reputation for standing up for what’s right, for fostering democracy and being a melting pot of cultures that worked together under a common identity — Canadian. Our flag meant something: It was a symbol of unity, respect, and shared values — recognized with admiration around the world. We were Canadians, and proud of it.
Lately, things seemed to have changed. We can no longer solely blame politicians for this shift. As citizens, we’ve grown fearful of speaking up about some of the troubling things we see happening in our communities, afraid of the verbal attacks that come with daring to question the status quo. The........