Canada is a country whose main exports are hockey players and cold fronts. Our main imports are baseball players and acid rain.
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Canada will be a strong country when Canadians of all provinces feel at home in all parts of the country, and when they feel that all Canada belongs to them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of unity and belonging for a strong nation.
Pierre Trudeau's quote highlights that a nation's strength comes from the inclusiveness and sense of belonging that its citizens feel toward each other and their country. It suggests that for Canada to thrive, all Canadians, irrespective of their province, must feel accepted and at home throughout the entire country, fostering national unity and shared identity.
Themes
UnityBelongingCanadaInclusivenessNationalism
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about Canadian identity, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of unity across provinces.
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