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Musician Ian Tyson was the incarnation of the rugged Albertan as well as a compassionate and committed Canadian. The Trudeau Liberals should take a lesson from his legacy, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Dean Jarvey

Opinion

BY ANDREW CADDELL

January 18, 2023

MONTREAL—The recent death of Canadian music legend Ian Tyson evoked reminiscences across this country, certainly in my mind and for those whose lives had been touched by the balladeer from Longview, Alta.

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