A retired Canadian general writes that the country’s long-standing “myth” of being a nation of peacekeepers should “fade away,” arguing it no longer fits the realities of today’s world.
In his memoir, the former top soldier says Canada’s self-image as primarily a peacekeeping power is outdated. The article presents the argument as part of a broader effort to reassess Canada’s role and messaging abroad, suggesting that the framework of “peacekeeping” does not reflect changes in international conflicts and expectations of state action.
Both outlets frame the claim as coming from the general’s personal perspective and focus on his call to move away from the narrative. They do not provide extensive details on specific policy changes or dispute the historical record directly, but they emphasize the general’s view that the public narrative should be reconsidered.
