Nationalism, Canadian-style

Ever since the world’s cultural, political and business elites have embraced internationalist policies such as globalization, free trade and more liberal immigration, 'waving the flag' is seen in some circles as gauche.

O Canada: Canada Day in Ottawa, pictured on July 1, 2017. Federal politicians will be playing the subtle nationalistic game in the next election campaign, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times file photograph

Opinion

BY GERRY NICHOLLS

June 10, 2019

OAKVILLE, ONT.—Imagine if you were charged with fighting a war knowing that one of the most effective weapons in your arsenal was supposed to be left untouched. If victory was hanging in the balance, surely you’d be tempted to use that weapon, right? Well, that’s the way political party stra...

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