He turned 91 this week. His brilliance at summing up economic and social issues in a few words is legendary – take a moment and listen.

The constant harangue of the politics of division and now the horrific tragedy of residential schools – but is the best response to cancel Canada Day?

As we come to Canada Day we might want to notice China’s Communist Party’s infiltration in business, academia, our top research lab and now the Canadian Senate.

Who does it help that our schools don’t put more emphasis on basic entrepreneurial, financial and economic skills and understanding – because we know who it hurts.

Not sure if that’s even allowed to be considered – not when it comes to affordable housing, the lack of clean drinking water on some reserves or sexual harassment in the military.