If you believe criticizing Ottawa is un-Canadianâespecially nowâyou have misunderstood democracy.
Full stop. Scrutinizing government is not disloyalty; it is a civic responsibility, regardless of who holds power.
Patriotism does not demand intellectual obedience. Too many Canadian academics appear compliant right now. I am not. Unfortunate.
My integrity is not for sale.
On a radio show todayâŠ
Me: âThe U.S. didnât appreciate the fact that governmentsânot consumersâbanned American alcoholic products. That distinction matters to them.â
Host: âWell, all Canadians wanted the banâŠâ
Me: âAre you sure about that?â
I can not stress enough how much of a good decision it is to visit Quebec City. Especially if you live in the Northeast. You are less than a 2 hour flight away from being in what feels like Europe. It's a top tier historical city and so alive in the Summer.