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Thomas Caldwell: Defend Canada's proud history from debasement

It is the glue that holds us together. Without it, we are doomed

I am proud to be a Canadian. I always have been. I believe this is the greatest country in the world — with the possible exception of the weather.

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Our history is incredibly positive. The things we have done in the world to help others, whether in war or in peace, have regularly shown that Canada defends freedom and human dignity. Canada has been a haven for people fleeing oppression for generations. That is not an accident. It is the result of choices made by men and women who came before us, often with very little, and built something lasting.

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Yet, there is something wrong with this country today. There appears to be a concerted effort, subtle but consistent, to debase our past, make Canadians feel ashamed of who they are and where they come from, and to suggest that our history is mainly a story of oppression and failure.

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