Canadian Nationalism Many people around the world argue that nationalism in Canada is simply not feasible. It is said that we, as a people, differ so much with our different cultures, religions and backgrounds that we cannot unite and exist together as a strong and united nation. In his book Lament for a Nation, George Grant tells the reader that “…as Canadians we have attempted a ridiculous task in trying to build a conservative nation in the age of progress, on a continent we share with the most dynamic nation on earth. Current history is against us." (1965) Originally directed at the Bomarc missile crisis, the book argues that whatever nationalism Canada had had was destroyed by globalization and America's powerful sphere of influence. While it is true that the book was initially written as a response to events that occurred in the late 1950s, many of the points still hold true today. While diversity can be, and often is, an asset in the context of nationalism, so much variation within a nation in conjunction with globalization can lead an observer to believe that in some sense there is no true Canadian nationalism. Prime Minister Trudeau may indeed have attributed nationalism and nation-building to willpower, but the desire to build a nation is not enough for one to be formed. For a nation to be truly stable and unified, nationalism is key. In turn, then, this nationalism will lead citizens to desire to improve and advance their nation. Despite the fact that Will actually played a vital role in preserving Canada, helping to create nationalism during watershed moments in history such as the Patriote movement, key battles of the First World War, and even today's Quebec movement, he is… .. middle of paper......, & News, C. (nd). CBC News In Depth: The 39th Parliament - Harper at the helm. CBC.ca - Canadian News Sports Entertainment Kids Docs Radio TV. Retrieved June 8, 2012, from http://www.cbc.ca/news/ background/parliament39/quebecnation-history.htmlThe History of Canada and Canadians Canada and World War 1. (n.d.). The history of Canada. Retrieved May 29, 2012, from http://www.linksnorth.com/canada-history/canadaandworldwar1.htmlThe Rebellions of 1837-1838. (n.d.). History!approx. Retrieved May 24, 2012, from www.histori.ca/peace/page.do?pageID=341Timeline. (n.d.). History of Canada. Retrieved April 25, 2012, from http://www.canadahistory.com/sections/timelines/timeline.htmgovernment, tp (nd). Quebec Nationalism - History of Quebec. Faculty.marianopolis.edu. Retrieved May 27, 2012, from http://faculty.marianopolis.edu/c.belanger/quebechistory/events/natpart4.htm