“Wherever our flag flies, it’s recognized as a symbol of democracy, of freedom, and of hope,” Trudeau said in a special statement released for Canada Day. According to a report by Cbc.ca, on Canada Day, CBC News has been hearing reflections from Canadians about what Canada means to them. To Commanda, ‘the land is Canada, and Canada is the land — and this is what Canada means to me.’For Hanna Trofimova, Canada has proven to be a place of safety. On this Canada Day, the chance to be with her children, away from conflict, is something to celebrate. But as he has learned more about the country’s history and its relationship with Indigenous people, his feelings about Canada Day have shifted.