Tag: Canadian history
Are Canadians forgetting their history?
Last week was the commemoration of the battle of Vimy Ridge one of the most defining moments in Canadian history. As public figures and politicians issued statements on the significance of the event. Anecdotal evidence shows that the actual memory of the battle is fading from Canadians memories. To that…
Battle of Vimy Ridge at 100
Today we pause, reflect and commemorate those who made the supreme sacrifice. Vimy Ridge is not only a battle in a war but it is a defining day in Canada’s Nationhood. Below is a video statement by the leader of the opposition Rona Ambrose on the historical significance of the…