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Conservatives oppose changing national anthem

Conservatives oppose changing national anthem The majority Conservative government says it won’t change the lyrics of the national anthem in the wake of a bid by a Liberal MP to do just that in order to make it gender-neutral. The firm declaration by the governing Tories means the proposed bill — although sure to prompt debate in the Commons — is likely headed for defeat. As well, although Liberal MP Justin Trudeau says he welcomes the debate that will come in Parliament on the bill by Ottawa-Vanier MP Mauril Belanger, he hasn’t decided whether he will support it when it… View Article