Joe Warmington: Canada’s icons are DISAPPEARING

Toronto Sun columnist Joe Warmington weighs in on the fading symbols, landmarks, and cultural touchstones that once defined Canada.

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Canada’s national identity is shifting, and many of the symbols that once defined this country are fading from public life. Whether it’s disputes over playing “O Canada” in city spaces, the removal of historic names and statues, or the erasure of long-standing cultural institutions, the country’s landmarks — both physical and cultural — are disappearing.

Toronto Sun columnist Joe Warmington joins the show to discuss what’s driving this trend and how it fits into a broader pattern of Canadian icons being sidelined or removed from public life.

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And in Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith is responding to mixed reactions at the United Conservative’s annual meeting, saying members want real progress from Ottawa following last week’s energy accord.