While some in Alberta, Quebec and elsewhere talk about separation, many say that Canadians seem generally more unified than we have been in years.
Tonight we will be discussing Canada's past, present and future.
Your host for this evening will be the lovely and talented Glenda.
- What do you think is the one thing which most unifies Canadians right now? Why?
- What do you think is the one thing which most divides Canadians right now? Why?
- What qualities or things define "a Canadian"? Why?
- In 50 years do you think that Canada will still have the same borders and boundaries that it does today? Why or why not?
- Objectively, Canada's relationship with the United States has been impacted recently. Assuming that you agree, what can be done and how long do you think it will take to repair that relationship? Why?
- Do you travel to the United States? Why or why not?
- In your opinion, who is "the greatest Canadian" of all time? Why?
- In your opinion, who is "the greatest Canadian" alive today? Why?
- The Supreme Court in the US has struck down Trump's tariffs on Canada. Does that change your desire to travel to the US? Why or why not?
- How "connected" do you believe Canadians are right now? Why?
- What makes you feel most patriotic? Why?
- What is the most beautiful place in Canada? Why?
- Can you empathize/sympathize with the Quebec or Alberta (or other) separatist movements in Canada? Why or why not?
- What is the most important national infrastructure project (existing, planned or hypothetical) for Canada? Why?
- Do you believe that we pay too much tax? Too little? Just right? Why?
- Recently there have been "No Kings" and "No Tyrants" marches across the US and in countries around the world. Is Canada in danger of having a tyrant? Would Canada benefit from having "no king"? Why or why not?
- Do you agree with the recent increases in military spending? Why or why not?
- Should Canada have more immigration? Less immigration? Maintain current levels? Why?
- For what things should the federal government be responsible? How about the provincial government? Municipal? Why?
- What do you think will be the greatest challenge to Canada in the next 25 years.
*** BONUS QUESTIONS ***
- Do you believe that BC is appropriately and effectively represented in Canada's government? Why or why not?
- Do you believe that Canada is dealing fairly with First Nations? Why or why not?.
- Is Canada's "Cultural Mosaic" a benefit to Canadians? Why or why not?
- Do you think that government services in British Columbia should be offered in both French and English? Why or why not?
- Are BC votes "worth less" when most federal elections are decided long before polls close in BC? Why or why not?
We hope that you will join us for this important discussion.
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Given the success of this format we are going to be continuing to gather via Zoom. We will be allowing up to 30 participants for this meeting and, after a brief introduction, we will be splitting off into virtual "tables" of six.
As long as you have RSVP'd before 5:30PM on the day of the event you should receive an email from your host prior to 6:30PM giving you the Zoom meetup credentials.
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* Room opens at 6:45PM (often earlier) for socialization
* Discussion starts at 7:15 and finishes at 8:45ish
* Keep talking until dawn!
