Changing our national anthem strikes discord with Canadians

Changing the words is a token of placation, and it’s a slippery slope. It will inevitably inspire other demands for further change. We would be tossing away an important piece of our history and tradition all in the name of political correctness, writes Senator David Wells.

A member of the RCMP sings Canada's national anthem, 'O Canada.' Bill C-210, An Act to amend the National Anthem Act, was put forward by the late Mauril Bélanger. The bill, currently being debated in the Senate, would have Parliament change the lyrics of the national anthem, replacing 'in all thy sons command' with 'in all of us command.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Opinion

BY SENATOR DAVID WELLS

December 9, 2016

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