The anniversary of D-Day is a reminder that Canada was once capable of confronting fascism with military strength. With authoritarianism on the rise once again, we must rediscover that spirit.

On this day in 1944, Canadian soldiers landed at Juno Beach as part of D-Day, beginning the Allied liberation of France from the German fascist regime. 359 Canadians were killed, and over 584 were wounded, while 131 were taken prisoner. Alongside our British and American allies, Canadians helped to usher in Germany's defeat in Europe,...