Think Tank Director: "Canada is a Cut Flower Civilization" (MUST Watch Insights)

Is Canada in a state of terminal decline, or is there hope for the future? Think Tank Director Peter Copeland of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI) delivers a stunning diagnosis of Canada's national crisis.

Life in Canada is no longer stable for many: skyrocketing housing, job scarcity, inflation, rising taxes, a strained healthcare system, and policy failures no one wants to admit, as the Canadian society and culture disintegrates.

Peter warns that Canada has become a "cut flower civilization" – beautiful on the surface but severed from the roots that give it life and purpose. We break down the real causes behind Canada's decline, from the philosophical collapse in our universities to the failure of core institutions like family, faith and education.

We break down the systems failure that’s unfolding across the country. From housing affordability and jobs in Canada to unchecked immigration and collapsing trust in institutions, this episode examines whether the "Canadian Dream" is alive or dying as leadership turns to populist rhetoric.

This isn't just about politics or the economy; it's a conversation about Canada's identity crisis, our "narcissistic me culture," and the urgent choice we face between continued decline and a return to foundational values. Are we drifting away, or will we adapt?

This is an in-depth analysis of current affairs and Canada's international relations. Subscribe for more clarity on the systems shaping Canada’s future through strategic thinking and public policy.

Revaluate Podcast is your home for honest, intellectually curious, Canada-centric conversations. Beyond politics and polarizing rhetoric, Afolarin dives into the big ideas and pressing issues that mainstream media avoids, oversimplifies, or spins—bringing you thoughtful dialogue with a fresh perspective.

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- The political gaslighting no one wants to admit
- What it would take to rebuild a Canada that works

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(00:00) Intro (trailer)
(01:22) Public Policy & the Think Tank Approach at Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI)
(04:28) Navigating Bias and Determining Truth in Research
(07:59) Charlie Kirk's Incidence: A Canadian Angle
(09:22) The Importance of Epistemic Humility and Hyper rationalism
(11:38) The State of Canadian Society
(15:28) Canada's National Identity and Trajectory
(16:50) Comparative Decline vs. Absolute Dysfunction
(20:57) Revitalizing Core Values for a Stronger Future
(21:20) The Future of Canada: A Historical Perspective
(26:10) Cultural Shifts and the Role of Family
(28:44) The Role of Family, Faith and Education Institutions in Canada
(35:31) Young Canadians Returning to Christian Faith
(38:02) Canada's Institutional Challenges: Education and Religion
(41:25) A Lesson For Younger Canadians
(47:13) Navigating Global Trends and Canada's National Identity

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