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July 1, 2025 6 mins

Short recording for Canada Day. I hope you find (or found) time to enjoy the day and reflect on what we are celebrating.

Canada is young: many Canadians alive now are more than 1/2 as old as Canada itself. Given its youth, what exactly is Canada? What aspects do we hope to pass on to our children and grandchildren?

Whatever Canada is it must be "planted deep in the affections of the people...it must be in the hearts of the people." I read the full quote from John S. Sanborn in the recording.

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Reflecting on Canada Day: What Does It Mean to Be Canadian?

Join us in celebrating Canada Day by delving into the meaning of being Canadian. The speaker reminisces about traditional celebrations and explores deeper questions about national identity, inspired by John S. Sanborn's thoughts from Canada's Founding Debates in 1865. This introspective video challenges viewers to consider what values and principles will sustain Canada in the future. Happy Canada Day, or Dominion Day as it was once called!

00:00 Introduction and Canada Day Greetings

00:09 Reflecting on Canada Day Traditions

00:34 Exploring Canada's Founding Debates

01:25 John Sanborn's Vision of Canada

04:13 Personal Reflections on Canadian Identity

05:33 Concluding Thoughts and Canada Day Wishes

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