John G. Diefenbaker Quotes

A Canadian nationality—not French-Canadian, not British-Canadian, nor Irish-Canadian: patriotism rejects the prefix ... is what we should look forward to.

The future of Canada, I believe, depends very largely upon the cultivation of a national spirit

It's important to me to defend the Canadian colours. And I don't just do it in tennis. I might now follow hockey as much as the average Canadian, but I support several Canadian teams. I'm a big fan of the Toronto Raptors. On top of that, I love my country, simple as that. It's a magnificent country; the people are really welcoming.

You can't let the debate of the day mask the fact that Canadians care deeply in their country. Including Quebecers - from all origins and language. Quebecers care deeply about their country. The idea of Canada and its unity is not something that is set in stone forever, or that is solved. We need to always work towards building this country.

Under this flag may our youth find new inspiration for loyalty to Canada; for a patriotism based not on any mean or narrow nationalism, but on the deep and equal pride that all Canadians will feel for every part of this good land.

I love being Canadian. I think growing up in Canada gives you a world perspective that I certainly enjoy.

Really, it's only been since the '70s that Canadians have had any pride in their country.

We Canadians are not given as a people to great patriotic displays.

Canadians have this weird way about them where we really stick together.

Everything about Canada makes me proud to be Canadian.

I am proud to be a Canuck.

Canadians still spend so much time discussing what it means to be Canadian.

I'm a Canadian. Outside Canada I carry the flag. Canadian nationalism isn't as insidious as American nationalism, though. It's good natured. It's all about maple syrup, not war.

I believe in the stability of my country. I believe in unity.

Canadians are the best, they're the best.

Why would I be embarrassed about being Canadian? I'm very proud. We're just the nicest people. Everyone likes us.

One of these days every person in Canada will be a Canadian.

Canada first, Canada last, and Canada always.

If there's a pro-Canadian, or someone who's a real proud Canadian, I am. Nobody in Canada would want a united Canada more than me.

I'm extremely patriotic. I'll always be Canadian.

All I can say is I'm proud to be Canadian.

I truly believe we can be the greatest nation on Earth.

The core of who I am is Canadian.

At the end of the day, I'm from Canada, and so there will never be a time when I'm suddenly not Canadian.

I'm always very proud when people ask me about being a Canadian.