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• Canadian Peacekeeping: Proud Tradition, Strong Future?

Peacekeeping has a place of pride in the Canadian national identity. Canadians feel that their nation is a natural leader in this international endeavour. How is this national identity expressed, and howhas it come about? Is it justified? An answer to these questions requires a probe of Canadian public and military attitudes, a historical review of Canada's peacekeeping activities, and an examination of current Canadian contributions. The final question is: What is needed if Canada is to live up to the image of the proud and prolific peacekeeper?

... in the Medak Pocket put a halt to a Croatian advance, although they could not prevent the aggre... of the United Nations, and to see the new flag raised outside UN headquarters. Thus, four generat...

• Canadian Foreign Policy
• Vol. 12 Nbr. 2, October 2005

• Fans Love to Keep the Flags Flying

The Scots are proud people so they're coming in although there not even in [the World Cup] so I don't know where they're going to wave it. This flag and holder are "popular with people who wouldn't normally buy a flag...since they don't have a flag pole of their own," Gair said. "But usually when someone picks up a car window holder and a flag it's pretty obvious what they're going to do with it."

...Croatian 2,410. Swiss 2,280 (Switzerland). Japanese 1,800. ...

• Winnipeg Free Press
• August 10, 2009

• Thrill of Games Doesn't Extend to Uniforms

Despite a Canadian Olympic Committee release stating "Internet Buzz Judges Canadian Uniforms 'Best Dressed'," the Canucks weren't really the talk of the Olympic runway. Best dressed: Now, it could be because Roger Federer was carrying their flag, but my pick is Switzerland. Formal enough, yet still casual ?-- in red capris for the men and red skirts for the women, cream tops and beige jackets -- they easily maintained their place among the best-dressed nations. They had nice walking sandals and their bags were appropriate for both sexes. Plus, Federer proved he looks as good in short pants as his rival Rafael Nadal. Casual chic: Before the Swiss came the Danes, also in capris but in a much more casual denim with red shirts. They looked athletic, which is what this is about. Good on 'em...

...They screamed Croatian national team, but would look great on the street....

• Winnipeg Free Press
• August 27, 2009