Reviving a dream for Canadian identity—no hyphens needed

Ahead of the next election, politicians will no doubt target ethnicities, religions, and countries of ancestral origin as part of their campaign strategies.

Before becoming prime minister, Justin Trudeau appeared to be on a path to revive the symbolic equality of Canadians championed by John Diefenbaker, writes Shinder Purewal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY SHINDER PUREWAL

October 2, 2024

With a federal election on the horizon, there is a good chance that political parties are charting their turf on where to get more votes. Hyphenated Canadians are sure to play a significant part in who ultimately wins or loses a riding.

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