Today’s “chattering classes” do not encourage Canadians to recognize the success of previous generations of Black Canadians who fought hard for a better life. A commentary by a lawyer and author, excerpted from the Aristotle Foundation’s book, The 1867 Project: Why Canada Should be Cherished — Not Cancelled. For centuries, Black Canadians have been part of inspiring political and social movements aimed at pushing Canada to live up to its ideals. When Black men and women pressed for equality of opportunity, we challenged Canada to truly be a land where the rule of law reigns supreme and individuals are not...