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Opinion: Patriotism vs. consumerism: Canada at a crossroads

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58% Informative

Rishi Nagar : Are Canadian patriotism and consumerism at odds, or are they two sides of the same coin? Nagar says consumerism has become deeply embedded in Canadian society, influencing how citizens express their identity.

He says the challenge arises when consumerism overshadows meaningful expressions of patriotism.

For Canadian patriotism to thrive alongside consumerism, a balance must be struck, he says.

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69

Informative language

72

Neutral language

55

Article tone

semi-formal

Language

English

Language complexity

78

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not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

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Time-value

medium-lived

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