11/15/2009

"Throwback to the 1950's": New Citizenship Guide Presents "Tougher" Image of Canada


Canada's new immigration guide traces a national portrait that may be unfamiliar to many Canadians, one that draws heavily on historic symbols long exiled from the national consciousness.

The monarchy and the military, dominant themes through the middle of the 20th century, are given much greater prominence in this new document.

The land, the environment and health care, mainstays of Canada's self image through the past two decades, are largely ignored.

"Throwback to the 1950's": New Citizenship Guide Presents "Tougher" Image of Canada | Mostly Water

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