Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Canada's flag and national pride (re-release)
Release Date: 01/01/2026
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info_outlineFormer Prime Minister Harper joins us to talk about his book, Flags of Canada, which chronicles the political battles and passionate discourse that gave us the iconic Maple Leaf in 1965. He argues that Canadians must tap into their national pride and independent identity in the face of open hostility from American President Donald Trump.
This episode originally aired on February 25th, 2025.
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Ricki Gurwitz - Producer
David Matta and Alex Gluch - Sound Editors
Sean Speer - Host
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