“Canada really is a fundamentally rich country that has chosen not to act like one for 10 years,” says political theorist David Polansky.

If you ask the average Canadian — “Are you ashamed that you’re an oil and gas giant and have all these incredible minerals?” — the answer is no. But it’s a sentiment that’s dominant among the governing class, David asserts, and “that governing class is not very representative.”

Political theorist David Polansky says Justin Trudeau has it wrong: Canada has a core identity. “It’s a gorgeous country. It’s a stable country."{ai:summary}<p>Political theorist David Polansky argues that Canada, despite its wealth in oil, gas, and minerals, has not acted like a rich country for the past decade. He notes that while average Canadians take pride in these resources, the governing class holds a different, less representative sentiment. </p><p>#economy</p>

How Canada gets its groove back: Advice from a friendly American

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