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Post-Nationalism and the Erosion of Civic Cohesion

Post-Nationalism and the Erosion of Civic Cohesion
People walk along the waterfront in Halifax on Canada Day, July 1, 2024. The Canadian Press/Darren Calabrese
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Commentary

Cities have long been the crucibles of civic life, where individuals from diverse backgrounds come together under a shared framework of social norms and mutual understanding. It is in urban settings that the civic virtues of trust, cooperation, and public engagement are most needed, and where they have traditionally flourished.