On Remembrance Day 2025, we pause to honour those who served and continue to serve. But remembrance isn't just about the past—it's about protecting the freedoms our veterans fought to defend.
In this special message, host Neil Silvert reflects on why Remembrance Day matters for every Canadian, from our veterans to those serving today and the military families who sacrifice alongside them. We examine how the values our soldiers defended—freedom, accountability, and democratic responsibility—are being tested in modern Canada.
Why This Matters Now:
When judges debate whether court staff can wear poppies, when freedoms feel increasingly fragile, and when Canadians no longer feel safe in their own country, we must ask ourselves: are we protecting what our veterans fought for?
This isn't partisan politics—it's about preserving the Canada our soldiers believed they were defending. A Canada where citizens, not governments, decide the direction of this country. Where free expression, honest debate, and democratic accountability aren't optional—they're foundational.
Your Call to Action:
1. Thank a veteran or serving member
2. Support military families who sacrifice alongside their loved ones
3. Stay informed and engaged—democracy weakens when we stop paying attention
4. Stand up for the values our soldiers fought to preserve
The torch they carried is now in our hands. Let's hold it high.
Lest we forget—unless we fail to protect what they entrusted to us.
⏱️ CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction: Why Remembrance Day Matters
0:38 - The Promise of 1918: We Will Remember
1:18 - What Our Veterans Defended
1:44 - Freedoms Under Threat in Modern Canada
2:19 - The Poppy Debate: A Warning Sign
2:42 - Honouring Military Families
3:35 - Remembrance as Active Responsibility
4:05 - Your Four-Point Call to Action
5:02 - The Torch Is in Our Hands
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