On Oct. 21, Canadians will head to the polls to elect their next government. Whatever the outcome, our next prime minister should be devoted to bolstering the nation’s international standing, increasing domestic contentment and prosperity, and further cementing our identity as a tolerant, value-driven nation.
Canada has a noble character, forged in the pioneering spirit of our forebears, refined through a process of self-examination, and tempered by our willingness to acknowledge our mistakes and do better.