More Canadians take pride in the things that affect them today than they do in their country’s history, a survey from the Association for Canadian Studies suggests. The online poll found that 73 per cent of respondents see universal health care as a very important source of personal or collective Canadian pride, while 70 per cent are proud of their Canadian passport. We’re trying to look at today and ahead.” The Canadian flag takes the number three spot on the list of symbols of pride, and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom comes fourth. Next on the list of teams is the Toronto Maple Leafs, which won over 20 per cent of respondents across the country and 32 per cent in Ontario. Only 17 per cent of respondents said they took great pride in the Montreal Canadiens.

Source: thestar June 28, 2019 13:41 UTC