To understand where we’re going, we almost always need to learn from our part. And few understand the history of our nation than Charlotte Gray. A journalist, political commentator, and research professor, Charlotte is also a critically acclaimed author of twelve best-selling books focused on Canadian history and biography. She is a Member of the Order of Canada and more than almost anyone, is celebrated for popularizing Canadian history. We joined Charlotte in conversation to discuss the history of Canadian sovereignty and why learning from the past can help us create a better future.
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What do you think?
- What did you take from our conversation with Charlotte?
- Did she give you a new appreciation for the importance of history?
- Did she make Canadian history more accessible?
- What did Charlotte say that surprised you?
- What lesson from our past are we overlooking?
- What lesson from our history can help us better navigate this moment we’re facing?
- Did her explanations help clarify why certain historical debates, like sovereignty, identity, or resource control still matter?
- How does learning about our past help you understand your own place in Canada today?
- If you could ask Charlotte one follow-up question, what would it be?