Commentary What makes a good citizen? Or, to put it differently, how are good citizens formed? This at the heart of both our democracy and the original purpose of our education system. In light of Canada Day celebrations and recent calls to reflect on Canada’s past injustices, such questions deserve reflection. How do we educate the next generation to join the community of citizens in a way that strengthens our democracy and our social cohesion? Some argue that only the state can deliver such education. They believe uniformity is the key. This is not only the rhetoric we hear from teachers’ unions but it is the reality in only a small number of countries, for example Mexico, Brazil, and Bulgaria. Others argue only individual families ought to decide such questions. But is there any modern-day democracy with a truly individualist school system? Let me know when you find one. The global …