Canada Must Think for Itself
Irvin Studin's inspiring book.
As someone who has followed Irvin Studin's work for quite some time, I was excited to read his latest book on the future of Canada post-pandemic. I was not disappointed. Studin offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking analysis of the momentous shifts in international relations and domestic politics that have occurred during the Covid-19 pandemic.
One of the things that stood out to me in the book was Studin's assertion that Canada has failed to think for itself as a nation prior to and throughout the pandemic. I couldn't agree more. He also highlights the fact that Canadians have been all too willing to operate in the world as prescribed by first British, and now American, thinkers. This is something that I believe has held Canada back in the past and continues to do so today.
Studin's call for Canada to set its own terms of engagement in a precarious post-pandemic world and act on the global stage as a nation of independent thought and purpose is something that I wholeheartedly support. The book also addresses contemporary Canada’s policy challenges, including public health, education, demographics, economics, social stability, foreign policy and national unity. He highlights the country’s urgent need to define its own interests in the face of conflict and escalating rivalry among the world’s three great economic and military powers.
Overall, I found Studin's book to be an insightful and thought-provoking read. It offers a clear, innovative vision for the Canadian future, and I believe that it should be required reading for anyone who is interested in the future of Canada and its place in the world. I highly recommend it.
Here’s a link to Canada Must Think for Itself
Here’s a link to Irvin’s previous appearance on our show: