In defence of Canada : reflections of a patriot /
"Our current trajectory as a country seems to me to be downward. Canada, with its almost infinite natural resources, its tolerant and diverse population, its glorious history and endless potential, could be a true world player, capable of great things and leading in the most important areas. Bu...
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| Language: | English |
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Toronto :
Sutherland House,
2024.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | "Our current trajectory as a country seems to me to be downward. Canada, with its almost infinite natural resources, its tolerant and diverse population, its glorious history and endless potential, could be a true world player, capable of great things and leading in the most important areas. But to do this we need leaders to excite national confidence and pride throughout our population. We need to stop apologizing for the past and judging history by today's standards. We need to make Canadians believe in our potential and help them realize it. And we need to harness this potential and put it to use to help Canada and the world prosper. Meekly going along with the government of the day, letting it carry on regardless of its lack of vision, and simply acquiescing to whatever underwhelming proposal is brought forth can no longer be tolerated. We need outrage! We need ordinary Canadians involved! We need to be heard! We need to vote! And we need a government that will motivate us to be all we can be, so that Canada can truly be all it can be."-- "In November 2022, Michel Maisonneuve, retired Lieutenant-General of the Canadian Armed Forces, was presented the prestigious Vimy Award in recognition of his outstanding lifetime contributions to the defence of Canada and its democratic values. Before an elite audience of 650, representing government, judicial, academic, corporate and military professions, he launched a stirring defense of the nation he served for five decades. His bracing acceptance speech at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau warned that the principles he was being celebrated for protecting were under assault as never before. Canada was abandoning its history, its civil liberties, its fiscal prudence, its concern for the vulnerable, and its commitment to global stability--things that had long made it not only a great place to live, but an important member of the family of nations. The standing ovation Maisonneuve received that night was followed the next morning by calls for his cancellation. His stalwart defence of his views and his courage in speaking out where others dared not have since earned him the nickname 'the anti-woke general' and made him a folk hero among Canadians tired of apologizing for their country. In Defense of Canada is one warrior's heartfelt rallying cry for Canadians to face the reality of their country's decline, recommit to principles of peace, order and good government, and build for the benefit of future generations a tolerant and diverse nation with boundless potential"-- Dust jacket. |
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| Physical Description: | vii, 168 pages ; 24 cm Issued also in electronic format. |
| ISBN: | 9781990823954 1990823955 |