National Anthem
The hidden racist history of ‘O Canada’
Laila El Mugammar: Every time I stand for the Canadian national anthem, I think about the song’s composer, who founded a blackface minstrel troupe. What does it mean to sing the melody of a man who wore me as a costume?
Canadian artists weigh in on ‘O Canada’
Now that Bill C-210 is before Senate, and will likely become law, what do some of Canada’s artistic minds think of O Canada?
Mauril Bélanger on updating ‘O Canada’: ‘We are in 2016!’
The veteran MP on why it’s important for Canada to have a gender-neutral anthem, and on pushing legislation while fighting ALS
Who gets to see themselves in our national anthem?
Evan Solomon on anthem politics
Letters: ‘God keep our land?’ What about the atheists?
Our readers weigh in on the national anthem debate
Don’t mess with the national anthem
Emma Teitel sings the praises of ‘O Canada’
Remembering the words to the Star-Spangled…. um…, uh…, Banner
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Three versions of ‘O Canada’ that almost became the anthem
In the early years of the last century it wasn’t clear what the English lyrics should be
Sing along
Just before the House officially begins business each Wednesday, the MPs in the chamber sing O Canada. The dulcet tones of honourable members are carried on CPAC and so yesterday this scene was broadcast.
Don’t mess with the anthem
The Philippine Congress voted unanimously last week in favour of a bill proposing a $2,000 fine or jail time for the improper singing of the national anthem
The Commons: Another 48 hours
Government is not closing the door on contraception: Bev Oda
The secret to electoral success: Jetpacks!
Scott Feschuk gives the obvious answer to all problems