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@svandamme
I understand the point you are making. And I would certainly accept that I am presenting my case from a sense of patriotism. But, respectfully, WW1 helped expose the “two solitudes” of Canada with the conscription crisis, and the division between French and English Canada over the war. French Canadians didn’t see themselves as British. Nor did the Indigenous people’s who fought (and often in the process losing all of their rights negotiated under treaties). Nor did the Chinese Canadians, who also endured massive racism but still volunteered to fight.
I Understand your use of British in the sense you’ve used it. But in Canada, I don’t think it would be the accepted understanding. Indeed, both VImy and Beaumont Hamel battlefields are Canadian parks. Not British ones . . .
Regardless, I appreciate your perspective, and your contribution to reminding us of the significance of this day.
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