Memorable Quotes
Famous quotes from Canadian leaders, heroes, and the Discover Canada guide.
Throughout Canada's history, leaders and citizens have expressed the values that make Canada unique. Here are some memorable quotes from Discover Canada.
On Freedom and Identity
"Canada is a free society and freedom is its nationality."
"A country is not something you build as the pharaohs built the pyramids, and then leave standing there to defy eternity. A country is something that is built every day out of certain shared values."
On Greatness and Goodness
"We will not be a great country unless we are also a good country."
On Sacrifice and Service
"In Flanders fields the poppies blow, Between the crosses, row on row…"
On Rights and Democracy
"In Canada, it is the duty of every citizen to ensure that governments respect the rights of all Canadians."
"The land is strong."
On Diversity
"In Canada we celebrate the gift of one another's presence."
🍁 Key Points to Remember
- •Canada's leaders have expressed a vision of a free, diverse, and compassionate society.
- •Many quotes reflect core Canadian values: peace, tolerance, and democracy.
- •Remembering key quotes can help with the citizenship test.