A Map of Canada: The Geography of Apologies and Identity The recent fiasco over Hilroy's glossy notebooks, which omitted Newfoundland and Cape Breton from their Canadian map, has reignited a long standing debate about geography, identity, and what it means to be part of a country.
On the surface, this seems like a minor issue – after all, who gets upset about an exercise book?
However, scratch beneath the surface, and you'll find a complex web of history, politics, and cultural sensitivities that are worth examining.