The wake of the War of 1812 instilled in Canadians new feelings of dynamism and self-determination. As the economy prospered, settlers in Upper Canada started to take a closer look at Britain's political and economic place in the colonies. Similar inquiries were being made in Lower Canada but for separate reasons: French Canadians bitterly criticized... Continue Reading →
Canada has no ancient buildings or monuments, no written records or large-scale conquering civilizations. Our history is not carved in stone. European nations and others in the Old World have long written histories, have seen the rise of large civilizations and have constructed large, ancient cities. We are unique in another way. Our history is... Continue Reading →
"The national voice of Canada is muted" said the writer George Woodcock many years ago. Canadians often leave it to foreigners to glorify their land before they themselves join in. In 1946, Field Marshal Lord Montgomery noted about Canada: "I saw a great and wonderful country; a land containing in its soil everything that a... Continue Reading →
I wanted to write this for Canada Day 3 days ago, but I lost track of time so I am posting it today (which ironically is American Independence Day, Lol! Happy Independence Day to our American neighbors!) I also want this post to segue into a series of articles that will explore Canadian history. This... Continue Reading →
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