The greatest threat to our democracy is not incompetent leaders. It’s not Bill 21. It’s not the SNC lavalin scandal. The greatest threat to our democracy is when people don’t vote. To vote means to exercise your privileges as a sovereign citizen; to hold government responsible and responsive; to have a say in the democratic process of government.
The historical and cultural significance of hockey means it will always be a Canadian sport. But because of the changing demographics of the Canadian population, anecdotal evidence suggests some fans are starting to seek national identity through basketball.