The Boer War

Harper’s Conservatives Seek to Glorify Canada’s Military History

In their bid to brand Canada a “warrior nation”, Stephen Harper’s Conservatives seek to glorify Canadian military history, regardless of its horrors.
On Saturday Canada’s Minister of Veteran Affairs released a statement to mark “113 years since the end of the South African war.” Erin O’Toole said, “Canada commemorates all those who served in South Africa, contributing to our proud military history.”