[EyeBrock]

Thanks Pen. My commitment to Canada has certainly deepened because of it and I teach my kids about Canada first and I mention my roots second.
Learning about Canada’s history makes me feel more of a Canadian.

[BeaverFever]

EyeBrock EyeBrock:

Beaver, new immigrants need to know that although we are a peaceful country, we are quite willing to fight for the freedoms we have.
They also need to know the military are an extension of the country and act on the orders of parliament, unlike in the developing world where the army is usually a tool of state oppression.

To the first point, I think they realize that this country, like almost every country that has a military, is willing to fight for its interests. Like myself and many Canadians, they may skeptical of whether we really fight foreign wars "for our freedoms" these days rather than fighting for other reasons such as maintaining diplomatic relations with other western nations or advancing western geopolitical interests.

To the second point, thats fine, but as I said that is something that is within the broader context of describing our system of governance and democratic principles. That is separate from regailing them with military trivia and stories of heroism, etc, that are not in the broader context of Canadian history and governance.

[EyeBrock]

Beaver, you missed my point totally. Most countries in the developing world have armies whose major role is oppressing their own citizens.

Many immigrants to Canada come from countries where the army kills the people it is supposed to protect. That doesn't happen in Canada, hence a few pages on what our military does do.

[ASLplease]

EyeBrock EyeBrock:

The one good thing is that I appear to know more about Canadian history now than a very large majority of Canadians. Great for trivial pursuit and jeopardy.

I'll bet you are just one of those guys that studies the questions.

[BeaverFever]

EyeBrock EyeBrock:

Beaver, you missed my point totally. Most countries in the developing world have armies whose major role is oppressing their own citizens.

Many immigrants to Canada come from countries where the army kills the people it is supposed to protect. That doesn't happen in Canada, hence a few pages on what our military does do.

Ya I get that, thats fine.

[EyeBrock]

ASLplease ASLplease:

EyeBrock EyeBrock:

The one good thing is that I appear to know more about Canadian history now than a very large majority of Canadians. Great for trivial pursuit and jeopardy.

I'll bet you are just one of those guys that studies the questions.

The answer is:

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