Nationalism has many different forms, from benign feelings of pride to aggressive chauvinism. Some speak idealistically of civic nationalism, quizzically of economic nationalism, or suspiciously of ethnic nationalism. And in Canada, there is Quebec nationalism and the search for greater autonomy by a myriad of Indigenous nations. All of these made their mark in the past year, and will continue to shape events in 2026.
A cheesy political slogan that Liberal Party media used to engineer the zombie half life of the worst government in Canadian history is what passes for nationalism in today’s balkanized Canada.
