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Vancouver Sun
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Vancouver Sun
'I've always been fascinated by how similar Quebecers and Albertans are': Steven Guilbeault
Steven Guilbeault, federal minister of identity and culture, came to his new job just as the whole country was looking at itself in the mirror. Guilbeault took on the new ministry — which replaces the old heritage ministry and takes up responsibility for Parks Canada — as U.S. President Donald Trump was ramping up a ruinous trade war and talking about annexing his country's neighbour to the north. In an interview with The Canadian Press, Guilbeault said most Canadians probably hadn't reflected much on their own national identity before Washington changed its tone. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Their reaction — ten years after Guilbeault's old boss, Justin Trudeau, described Canada as a 'post-national state' — has been a surge in national pride that culminates today in Canada Day celebrations across the country. 'What we're seeing is a … renewed sense of pride in being Canadian,' Guilbeault told the The Canadian Press. 'This year, it will take on a whole new role.' Guilbeault said he sees his role as a departure from the former heritage portfolio, which 'in its very definition implies that you're kind of looking backwards.' He said his task is to work out what Canadian arts, identity and culture might look like in the coming years — not to attempt to pin down anything like a singular Canadian 'identity.' 'I won't stand here and pretend that I can tell you what Canadian identity is or should be,' he said. 'My role in the coming months will be to work with people across the country … to help perhaps define and better promote our identity, and maybe rejuvenate a sense of unity. 'It would be pretty rich for one member of cabinet sitting in Ottawa to tell all of Canada, 'This is what Canadian identity should look like.' That's not how I roll.' He said he sees his job as one of identifying cultural markers 'that people can rally around' — a complex task in a country as big and diverse as this one. 'There's only one language in the United States, there's only one culture,' he noted. In the process, he said, he hopes to encourage Canadians to see themselves in each other. 'I've always been fascinated, for example, by how similar Quebecers and Albertans are,' he said in French. 'They are two peoples who are very proud, very autonomist, very independent, in the philosophical sense of the term.' He said those ties of culture and history are important to keep in mind as Canadians stare down American threats to Canada's identity, sovereignty and economy. 'There are a lot of things that bring us together, and this is true for the whole country. And that's what I'm going to work on, over the next few weeks and months,' Guilbeault said. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Edmonton Journal
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Edmonton Journal
'I've always been fascinated by how similar Quebecers and Albertans are': Steven Guilbeault
Article content In an interview with The Canadian Press, Guilbeault said most Canadians probably hadn't reflected much on their own national identity before Washington changed its tone. Their reaction — ten years after Guilbeault's old boss, Justin Trudeau, described Canada as a 'post-national state' — has been a surge in national pride that culminates today in Canada Day celebrations across the country. 'What we're seeing is a … renewed sense of pride in being Canadian,' Guilbeault told the The Canadian Press. 'This year, it will take on a whole new role.' Guilbeault said he sees his role as a departure from the former heritage portfolio, which 'in its very definition implies that you're kind of looking backwards.' He said his task is to work out what Canadian arts, identity and culture might look like in the coming years — not to attempt to pin down anything like a singular Canadian 'identity.'
Toronto Sun
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
There's no one way to be a Canadian: Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault
Published Jul 01, 2025 • 2 minute read Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, announces the Canada Strong Pass at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa on Monday, June 16, 2025. OTTAWA — Steven Guilbeault, federal minister of identity and culture, came to his new job just as the whole country was looking at itself in the mirror. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Guilbeault took on the new ministry — which replaces the old heritage ministry and takes up responsibility for Parks Canada — as U.S. President Donald Trump was ramping up a ruinous trade war and talking about annexing his country's neighbour to the north. In an interview with The Canadian Press, Guilbeault said most Canadians probably hadn't reflected much on their own national identity before Washington changed its tone. Their reaction — ten years after Guilbeault's old boss, Justin Trudeau, described Canada as a 'post-national state' — has been a surge in national pride that culminates today in Canada Day celebrations across the country. 'What we're seeing is a … renewed sense of pride in being Canadian,' Guilbeault told the The Canadian Press. 'This year, it will take on a whole new role.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Guilbeault said he sees his role as a departure from the former heritage portfolio, which 'in its very definition implies that you're kind of looking backwards.' He said his task is to work out what Canadian arts, identity and culture might look like in the coming years — not to attempt to pin down anything like a singular Canadian 'identity.' 'I won't stand here and pretend that I can tell you what Canadian identity is or should be,' he said. 'My role in the coming months will be to work with people across the country … to help perhaps define and better promote our identity, and maybe rejuvenate a sense of unity. 'It would be pretty rich for one member of cabinet sitting in Ottawa to tell all of Canada, 'This is what Canadian identity should look like.' That's not how I roll.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. He said he sees his job as one of identifying cultural markers 'that people can rally around' — a complex task in a country as big and diverse as this one. 'There's only one language in the United States, there's only one culture,' he noted. In the process, he said, he hopes to encourage Canadians to see themselves in each other. 'I've always been fascinated, for example, by how similar Quebecers and Albertans are,' he said in French. 'They are two peoples who are very proud, very autonomist, very independent, in the philosophical sense of the term.' He said those ties of culture and history are important to keep in mind as Canadians stare down American threats to Canada's identity, sovereignty and economy. 'There are a lot of things that bring us together, and this is true for the whole country. And that's what I'm going to work on, over the next few weeks and months,' Guilbeault said. Toronto Blue Jays Sunshine Girls Toronto Maple Leafs World World
Winnipeg Free Press
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
There's no one way to be a Canadian: Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault
OTTAWA – Steven Guilbeault, federal minister of identity and culture, came to his new job just as the whole country was looking at itself in the mirror. Guilbeault took on the new ministry — which replaces the old heritage ministry and takes up responsibility for Parks Canada — as U.S. President Donald Trump was ramping up a ruinous trade war and talking about annexing his country's neighbour to the north. In an interview with The Canadian Press, Guilbeault said most Canadians probably hadn't reflected much on their own national identity before Washington changed its tone. Their reaction — ten years after Guilbeault's old boss, Justin Trudeau, described Canada as a 'post-national state' — has been a surge in national pride that culminates today in Canada Day celebrations across the country. 'What we're seeing is a … renewed sense of pride in being Canadian,' Guilbeault told the The Canadian Press. 'This year, it will take on a whole new role.' Guilbeault said he sees his role as a departure from the former heritage portfolio, which 'in its very definition implies that you're kind of looking backwards.' He said his task is to work out what Canadian arts, identity and culture might look like in the coming years — not to attempt to pin down anything like a singular Canadian 'identity.' 'I won't stand here and pretend that I can tell you what Canadian identity is or should be,' he said. 'My role in the coming months will be to work with people across the country … to help perhaps define and better promote our identity, and maybe rejuvenate a sense of unity. 'It would be pretty rich for one member of cabinet sitting in Ottawa to tell all of Canada, 'This is what Canadian identity should look like.' That's not how I roll.' He said he sees his job as one of identifying cultural markers 'that people can rally around' — a complex task in a country as big and diverse as this one. 'There's only one language in the United States, there's only one culture,' he noted. In the process, he said, he hopes to encourage Canadians to see themselves in each other. 'I've always been fascinated, for example, by how similar Quebecers and Albertans are,' he said in French. 'They are two peoples who are very proud, very autonomist, very independent, in the philosophical sense of the term.' He said those ties of culture and history are important to keep in mind as Canadians stare down American threats to Canada's identity, sovereignty and economy. 'There are a lot of things that bring us together, and this is true for the whole country. And that's what I'm going to work on, over the next few weeks and months,' Guilbeault said. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 1, 2025.
Hamilton Spectator
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
There's no one way to be a Canadian: Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault
OTTAWA - Steven Guilbeault, federal minister of identity and culture, came to his new job just as the whole country was looking at itself in the mirror. Guilbeault took on the new ministry — which replaces the old heritage ministry and takes up responsibility for Parks Canada — as U.S. President Donald Trump was ramping up a ruinous trade war and talking about annexing his country's neighbour to the north. In an interview with The Canadian Press, Guilbeault said most Canadians probably hadn't reflected much on their own national identity before Washington changed its tone. Their reaction — ten years after Guilbeault's old boss, Justin Trudeau, described Canada as a 'post-national state' — has been a surge in national pride that culminates today in Canada Day celebrations across the country. 'What we're seeing is a … renewed sense of pride in being Canadian,' Guilbeault told the The Canadian Press. 'This year, it will take on a whole new role.' Guilbeault said he sees his role as a departure from the former heritage portfolio, which 'in its very definition implies that you're kind of looking backwards.' He said his task is to work out what Canadian arts, identity and culture might look like in the coming years — not to attempt to pin down anything like a singular Canadian 'identity.' 'I won't stand here and pretend that I can tell you what Canadian identity is or should be,' he said. 'My role in the coming months will be to work with people across the country … to help perhaps define and better promote our identity, and maybe rejuvenate a sense of unity. 'It would be pretty rich for one member of cabinet sitting in Ottawa to tell all of Canada, 'This is what Canadian identity should look like.' That's not how I roll.' He said he sees his job as one of identifying cultural markers 'that people can rally around' — a complex task in a country as big and diverse as this one. 'There's only one language in the United States, there's only one culture,' he noted. In the process, he said, he hopes to encourage Canadians to see themselves in each other. 'I've always been fascinated, for example, by how similar Quebecers and Albertans are,' he said in French. 'They are two peoples who are very proud, very autonomist, very independent, in the philosophical sense of the term.' He said those ties of culture and history are important to keep in mind as Canadians stare down American threats to Canada's identity, sovereignty and economy. 'There are a lot of things that bring us together, and this is true for the whole country. And that's what I'm going to work on, over the next few weeks and months,' Guilbeault said. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 1, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
