Manitoba legislature considers daily "O Canada" in chamber

April 10, 2025, 1:21 pm

The Manitoba legislature is weighing a proposal to add the singing of “O Canada” to its daily routine, following the current practice of beginning sessions with a prayer and land acknowledgment. Supporters feel this change would reinforce national unity and pride, while opponents question its impact on established parliamentary tradition. The discussion highlights broader debates on national symbols and cultural practices in governmental proceedings.

torontosun.com / Manitoba legislature looks at having ’O Canada’ sung daily in chamber

Manitoba’s Opposition Progressive Conservatives proposed having “O Canada” sung at the start of daily legislature sessions, following the prayer and land acknowledgment. The initiative is now under review by the rules committee.

globalnews.ca / Manitoba legislature looks at having ‘O Canada’ sung daily in chamber

If approved, the national anthem would be sung after the prayer and land acknowledgment that currently open daily sittings.

thestar.com / Manitoba legislature looks at having 'O Canada' sung daily in chamber

WINNIPEG - Manitoba politicians may soon be singing "O Canada" at the start of daily proceedings in the legislature.

winnipegfreepress.com / Manitoba legislature looks at having ‘O Canada’ sung daily in chamber

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