Remembrance Day: Honouring the Past Means Defending Our Future
Commentary Every Nov. 11, Canadians gather at cenotaphs, churches, and memorials to honour those who served and sacrificed in defence of our country. We bow our heads, observe two minutes of silence, thank Providence, and remember the generations who answered Canada’s call. But this year, against an increasingly dangerous international backdrop, Remembrance Day should also […]
Remembrance Day traditions honor Canadian sacrifices, but the current geopolitical climate demands introspection. Rising global instability, with conflicts in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, challenges the international order. This evolving landscape prompts a critical question: is Canada prepared to defend the freedoms for which so many Canadians gave their lives?
- Remembrance Day is a time for Canadians to honor those who served and sacrificed.
- The current international situation is marked by profound geopolitical instability.
- Examples of instability include Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, China’s stance on Taiwan, and actions by Iran and its proxies.
- Authoritarian regimes are challenging the international order established and defended by past generations.
- Remembrance Day should prompt Canadians to question their preparedness to defend the freedoms they commemorate.
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