Able Quote by John Diefenbaker
“I am the first prime minister of this country of neither English nor French origin. So I determined to bring about a Canadian citizenship that knew no hyphenated consideration…I'm very happy to be able to say that in the House of Commons today in my party we have members of Italian, Dutch, German, Scandinavian, Chinese and Ukrainian origin and they are all Canadians.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: House of Commons, Canada, 1958
Advocating for a unified Canadian identity that transcends ethnic labels.
In simple terms: Promote a shared national identity over ethnic divisions.
Embrace inclusive citizenship.
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When to use this quote
- political debates
- immigration discussions
- community events
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policies respect diversity while fostering unity?
- What symbols best represent a shared identity?
Balancing unity with cultural preservation can be challenging.