InThe Canadian WaybyJared MilnePlenty to Celebrate on Canada DayCanada Day happened almost two weeks ago. People across the country gathered for concerts, barbecues, fireworks and parties.Jul 1, 2024Jul 1, 2024
Jared MilneBook Review: Récits identitaires-Le Québec à l’épreuve du pluralismeQuebec has always had an unusual-and even ‘distinct’-place in Canadian life. Besides having the largest and most prominent separatist…Feb 25, 2024Feb 25, 2024
Jared MilneBook Review: The Promise of Canada: People and Ideas That Have Shaped Our CountryHockey and lacrosse are two of Canada’s national sports. One of our other national sports is arguably trying to figure out what it means to…Aug 27, 20236Aug 27, 20236
Jared MilneReflections On Canada Day 2023: Is Canada ‘Broken’?I’m writing this on the morning of Canada Day 2023, thinking about all the fascinating things I’ve read and the people I’ve met.Jul 1, 2023Jul 1, 2023
Jared MilneThere is no reason to cancel Canada DayCanada Day is upon us. In recent years, particularly since the discovery of unmarked residential school graves in many parts of Canada…Jul 1, 2022Jul 1, 2022
Jared MilneInterculturalism a viable solution to multiculturalism’s woesThis year, 2021, is the 50th anniversary of Canada’s official multiculturalism policy, which Pierre Trudeau introduced in 1971.Dec 2, 2021Dec 2, 2021
Jared MilneBook Review: Could It Happen Here? Canada In The Age Of Trump And BrexitOne of the main political topics over the last few years has been the rise of populism, particularly alt-right populism, in many North…Nov 9, 2021Nov 9, 2021
Jared MilneReflections On Canada Day 2021: The Toxic Legacy Of ‘One Flag, One Empire, One School, One…I’m writing this on the morning of Canada Day 2021, thinking about all the fascinating things I’ve read and the people I’ve met.Jul 1, 20212Jul 1, 20212
InThe Canadian WaybyJared MilneCOLUMN: As Canadians, we can get through thisThe fallout of the coronavirus is pretty much the only thing on many Canadians’ minds these days. People are worried about everything from…May 6, 20201May 6, 20201
Jared MilneFrom East to West-Where does Canada go from here?I’ve lived in Alberta all my life. I’ve seen the worries and frustrations many Albertans feel that has led some people to support ‘Wexit’…Dec 18, 20191Dec 18, 20191
Jared MilneThere’s a long history behind what seems like political correctnessNovember saw some major shake-ups in the world of Canadian hockey. Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters resigned after black player Akim Aliu…Dec 11, 2019Dec 11, 2019
Jared MilneTime for ‘positive nationalism’Boris Johnson becoming prime minister of the United Kingdom is seen in some circles as another example of the rise of the nationalist…Aug 7, 2019Aug 7, 2019
Jared MilneReflections On Canada Day 2019: Two Sides To The CoinI’m writing this on the morning of Canada Day 2019, thinking about all the fascinating things I’ve read and the people I’ve met.Jul 1, 20191Jul 1, 20191
Jared MilneMore open dialogue key for new year2018 was a heated year for Canadian politics.Jan 5, 2019Jan 5, 2019
Jared MilneReflections On Canada Day 2018: The Meaning Of True Patriot LoveI’m writing this on the morning of Canada Day 2018, thinking about all the fascinating things I’ve read and the people I’ve met.Jul 1, 2018Jul 1, 2018
Jared MilneFind common ground within the angry groupsThere are a lot of angry people out there.Jun 23, 2018Jun 23, 2018
Jared MilneRediscovering patriotismIn 2004, American political scientist Samuel Huntington wrote an essay titled “Dead Souls: The Denationalization Of The American Elite.” In…Nov 18, 2017Nov 18, 2017
Jared MilneCanada 150 is getting a rough rideCanada 150 is a time to commemorate the contributions we have made to the world, but also to critically consider our past shortcomings.Aug 24, 2018Aug 24, 2018
Jared MilneReflections On Canada Day 2017: What Does It Mean To Be Canadian?I’m writing this on the morning of Canada Day 2017, Canada’s 150th anniversary, thinking about all the fascinating things I’ve read and the…Jun 29, 2018Jun 29, 2018