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Revisiting ten notable days from recent history Aaron W Hughes invites readers to think about the tensions events and personalities that make Canada distinct These indelible dates interweave to offer an account of the political social cultural and demographic forces that have shaped the modern nation The diverse episodes include the enactment of the War Measures Act hockeys Summit Series the patriation of the Constitution the Multiculturalism Act the cole Polytechnique Massacre victories for gay rights Quebecs second referendum on secession The Tragically Hips farewell concert the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and ongoing Black equality struggles Each day represents a window on contemporary Canada jumpstarting reflection and conversation about who we are as a nation and how we got here 10 Days That Shaped Modern Canada is the perfect guide for all those curious about the forces that shape our country and about how we understand our place in the world