Happy Canada Day!

Over 27 years of teaching, I’ve learned just as much from my students as they have from me, especially about what it means to be Canadian. One message consistently shines through their reflections: being Canadian means striving to do the right thing in the world.

We don’t put ourselves first. We put humanity first. And that’s something to be proud of. It’s also something the world admires about us. We’re kind, inclusive, and diverse… not because we have to be, but because we choose to be.

Being Canadian isn’t a birthright, it’s a mindset and shared commitment to compassion and community.

From coast to coast to coast: Happy Canada Day! Let’s celebrate the beauty of our diverse nation and the bright future we’re building together.