Episode notes
Sean Graham is joined by Raymond Blake, author of Canada's Prime Ministers and the Shaping of National Identity. They discuss the role of the Prime Minister, how mass media changed the office, and the ways in which Prime Ministers have influenced national identity. They also chat about how international affairs shape domestic discussions, how the length of a government shapes public perceptions, and how retail politics influence conversations on identity.
Historical Headline of the Week
Erna Paris, "Canada's Multiculturalism is our Identity," Globe & Mail, April 27, 2018.
Keywords
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