Boost in patriotism on display at Canada Day events
- On July 1, Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized national unity at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa amid a surge in Canadian patriotism, driven by US tensions.
- Trump’s trade war declaration last Friday, along with tariffs and annexation rhetoric, sparked renewed Canadian patriotism and unity amid escalating US tensions.
- The Environics Institute survey of 5,391 adults from May to June 2025 shows 57% very attached and 30% somewhat attached to Canada, indicating rising patriotism, according to executive director Andrew Parkin.
- Canada Day saw increased patriotic displays, with citizens wearing slogans like 'Never 513' and shifting habits toward supporting Canadian businesses amid US tensions.
- Canada Day celebrations featured increased patriotic displays amid rising Canadian identity, fueled by tensions with the U.S. and reinforced by a recent survey showing stronger attachment.
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