{"id":118584,"date":"2020-11-24T00:11:33","date_gmt":"2020-11-23T21:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/"},"modified":"2020-11-24T00:11:33","modified_gmt":"2020-11-23T21:11:33","slug":"famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"#Famous Canadians on beliefs they held that were upended by 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3f3f05c85b3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3f3f05c85b3\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#Annamie_Paul_leader_of_the_Green_Party_of_Canada\" >Annamie Paul, leader of the Green Party of Canada<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#Kayla_Grey_SportsCentre_anchor_on_TSN\" >Kayla Grey, SportsCentre anchor on TSN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#Aurora_Browne_actor\" >Aurora Browne, actor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#Theresa_Tam_chief_public_health_officer_of_Canada\" >Theresa Tam, chief public health officer of Canada<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#David_Suzuki_environmental_activist\" >David Suzuki, environmental activist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#Alicia_Elliott_Haudenosaunee_author\" >Alicia Elliott, Haudenosaunee author<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#Priyanka_winner_of_the_first_season_of_Canadas_Drag_Race\" >Priyanka, winner of the first season of Canada\u2019s Drag Race<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#James_Jones_aka_Notorious_Cree_TikTok_star_and_hoop_dance_artist\" >James Jones, a.k.a. Notorious Cree, TikTok star and hoop dance artist<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#14_things_2020_proved_wrong\" >14 things 2020 proved wrong<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#%E2%80%98Democracy_is_destiny\" >\u2018Democracy is destiny\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#The_worst_system_except_for_all_the_others_has_been_under_attack_for_years_Trump_just_made_us_notice\" >The worst system except for all the others has been under attack for years. Trump just made us notice.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#%E2%80%98The_future_is_virtual\" >\u2018The future is virtual\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#The_pandemic_has_made_it_clear_in_more_ways_than_we_would_have_thought_to_count_you_actually_need_to_be_there\" >The pandemic has made it clear in more ways than we would have thought to count: you actually need to be there<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#%E2%80%98Rich_countries_can_overcome\" >\u2018Rich countries can overcome\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#The_awful_response_to_the_pandemic_put_the_final_nail_in_the_myth_of_liberal_democracys_pre-eminence\" >The awful response to the pandemic put the final nail in the myth of liberal democracy\u2019s pre-eminence<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#%E2%80%98In_a_crisis_leaders_will_lead\" >\u2018In a crisis, leaders will lead\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#The_job_description_is_right_in_their_title_but_too_many_simply_failed_to_show_up_for_work\" >The job description is right in their title, but too many simply failed to show up for work<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#%E2%80%98Women_are_winning_at_work\" >\u2018Women are winning at work\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#The_economic_crisis_spurred_by_the_pandemic_has_unveiled_inequalities_and_obstacles_once_thought_a_thing_of_the_past\" >The economic crisis spurred by the pandemic has unveiled inequalities and obstacles once thought a thing of the past<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#%E2%80%98The_individual_is_supreme\" >\u2018The individual is supreme\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#Our_decades-long_love_affair_with_rugged_independence_has_suddenly_fallen_away\" >Our decades-long love affair with rugged independence has suddenly fallen away<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#%E2%80%98The_stock_market_has_meaning\" >\u2018The stock market has meaning\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#Long_treated_as_a_key_economic_indicator_by_many_it_is_now_completely_detached_from_how_the_economy_is_actually_doing\" >Long treated as a key economic indicator by many, it is now completely detached from how the economy is actually doing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#%E2%80%98Climate_change_cant_be_stopped\" >\u2018Climate change can\u2019t be stopped\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#After_decades_of_planet-threatening_growth_emissions_fell_off_a_cliff_Environmentalists_sense_a_turning_point\" >After decades of planet-threatening growth, emissions fell off a cliff. Environmentalists sense a turning point.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#%E2%80%98We_value_our_seniors\" >\u2018We value our seniors\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#Decades_of_promises_to_improve_the_quality_of_life_of_elderly_Canadians_have_gone_unfulfilled\" >Decades of promises to improve the quality of life of elderly Canadians have gone unfulfilled<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#%E2%80%98Kids_are_resilient\" >\u2018Kids are resilient\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#Childrens_ability_to_bounce_back_has_been_pushed_to_a_breaking_point_and_exposed_some_ugly_inequalities\" >Children\u2019s ability to bounce back has been pushed to a breaking point, and exposed some ugly inequalities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#%E2%80%98Running_errands_is_boring\" >\u2018Running errands is boring\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#Rushing_out_to_get_milk_was_once_the_height_of_tedium_Today_its_an_anxiety-inducing_thrill_ride\" >Rushing out to get milk was once the height of tedium. Today, it\u2019s an anxiety-inducing thrill ride.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#%E2%80%98We_need_the_gym\" >\u2018We need the gym\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#The_pandemic_shutdown_forced_a_reality_check_for_many_all_that_time_spent_in_the_gym_was_more_luxury_than_necessity\" >The pandemic shutdown forced a reality check: for many, all that time spent in the gym was more luxury than necessity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#%E2%80%98Bureaucracy_is_slow\" >\u2018Bureaucracy is slow\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#The_pandemic_forced_a_culture_shift_on_government_proving_that_red_tape_really_can_be_cut\" >The pandemic forced a culture shift on government, proving that red tape really can be cut<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#%E2%80%98You_can_ignore_racism\" >\u2018You can ignore racism\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/famous-canadians-on-beliefs-they-held-that-were-upended-by-2020\/#Denying_systemic_racism_is_no_longer_tenable_But_will_the_outrage_of_the_past_summer_translate_to_substantive_change\" >Denying systemic racism is no longer tenable. But will the outrage of the past summer translate to substantive change?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#Famous Canadians on beliefs they held that were upended by 2020<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n                            Maclean&#8217;s asked notable Canadians what this crazy, awful year proved wrong\n                        <\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"attachment_1213291\" style=\"width: 754px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-1213291 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ANNAMIE-PAUL-2021-TRUTHS-NOV18.jpg\" alt=\"Annamie Paul. (Courtesy of the Green Party of Canada)\" width=\"744\" height=\"744\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Courtesy of the Green Party of Canada)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Annamie_Paul_leader_of_the_Green_Party_of_Canada\"><\/span><strong>Annamie Paul, leader of the Green Party of Canada<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There has been a growing perception that people don\u2019t care about each other, that people could no longer come together, that we were too self-centred and self-involved to support one another. What we saw here and all over the world were people saying the opposite. As soon as the pandemic hit, we looked for ways to support each other, to protect our communities, and we made it very clear to the government that we wanted that to be their number one priority\u2014even if it was going to cost money or inconvenience us or change our lives in very profound ways.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div id=\"attachment_1213288\" style=\"width: 754px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-1213288 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/KAYLA-GREY-2021-TRUTHS-NOV18.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"744\" height=\"744\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Courtesy of Kayla Grey)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kayla_Grey_SportsCentre_anchor_on_TSN\"><\/span><strong>Kayla Grey, SportsCentre anchor on TSN<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>That I needed more. Time and time again, I was reminded of how many tools, resources and instincts I already have within me when it comes to setting out to do meaningful work.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div id=\"attachment_1213289\" style=\"width: 654px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-1213289 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/AURORA-BROWN-2021-TRUTHS-NOV18.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"644\" height=\"644\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Courtesy of CBC)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aurora_Browne_actor\"><\/span>Aurora Browne, actor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I used to think that there would be big satisfying endings in life. Now I realize you have to do things today. Waiting for \u201csomeday\u201d is pointless.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div id=\"attachment_1213294\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-1213294 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/THERESA-TAM-2021-TRUTHS-NOV18.jpg\" alt=\"Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam takes her seat for a daily news conference, Thursday, May 7, 2020 in Ottawa. (Adrian Wyld\/CP)\" width=\"740\" height=\"740\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Adrian Wyld\/CP)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theresa_Tam_chief_public_health_officer_of_Canada\"><\/span>Theresa Tam, chief public health officer of Canada<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I didn\u2019t think it was possible to have a pandemic vaccine developed and clinical trials completed within a year. From the start of the pandemic, to the rapid sequencing of the virus, to having phase 3 clinical trials and establishing a rolling submission process for candidate COVID-19 vaccines, there has been an extraordinary feat of international and cross-sectoral collabo\u00adration. Without cutting any of the crucial steps in the process, this effort has essentially shrunk the time it takes to develop a safe and effective vaccine from 10 years to 10 months!<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div id=\"attachment_1213290\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-1213290 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/DAVID-SUZUKI-2021-TRUTHS-NOV18.jpg\" alt=\"David Suzuki (Courtesy of CBC)\" width=\"740\" height=\"740\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Courtesy of CBC)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"David_Suzuki_environmental_activist\"><\/span>David Suzuki, environmental activist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The government\u2019s excuse that they don\u2019t have massive amounts of money to put into renewable energy, retrofitting homes, public transit, etc.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div id=\"attachment_1213293\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-1213293 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ALICIA-ELLIOTT-2021-TRUTHS-NOV18.jpg\" alt=\"Haudenosaunee author Alicia Elliott poses for a portrait at the offices of Penguin Random House Canada, the publisher of her new book 'A Mind Spread Out on the Ground' in Toronto, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (Cole Burston\/CP)\" width=\"740\" height=\"740\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Cole Burston\/CP)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alicia_Elliott_Haudenosaunee_author\"><\/span>Alicia Elliott, Haudenosaunee author<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is this widespread notion that a person\u2019s mental health is a private concern, and therefore the sole responsibility of the individual to understand, treat and overcome. So many of us have used consumerism to distract ourselves from the unsolved problems of late capitalism and neoliberalism\u2014chief among them, the idea that our individual worth is somehow determined by how much and how effectively we contribute to capitalism means we have all had to contend with our own thoughts, fears and repressed traumas, and subsequently, have had to come face to face with the reality that those things are never addressed or solved by the unhealthy lifestyles we now lead.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div id=\"attachment_1213295\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-1213295 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/PRIYANKA-2021-TRUTHS-NOV18.jpg\" alt=\"Priyanka (Courtesy of Jackie Brown\/Crave)\" width=\"740\" height=\"740\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Courtesy of Jackie Brown\/Crave)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Priyanka_winner_of_the_first_season_of_Canadas_Drag_Race\"><\/span>Priyanka, winner of the first season of <em>Canada\u2019s Drag Race<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I always thought I didn\u2019t need alone time, but since the pandemic I have realized that spending time with myself has energized my creativity more than ever.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div id=\"attachment_1213292\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-1213292 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/NOTORIOUS-CREE-2021-TRUTHS-NOV18.jpg\" alt=\"Notorious Cree (Courtesy of Norman Wong and Notorios Cree)\" width=\"740\" height=\"740\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Courtesy of Norman Wong and Notorios Cree)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"James_Jones_aka_Notorious_Cree_TikTok_star_and_hoop_dance_artist\"><\/span>James Jones, a.k.a. Notorious Cree, TikTok star and hoop dance artist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>That I don\u2019t need much to find balance in my life. When the pandemic first hit, I thought losing the gyms, pubs, movie theatres, malls, etc. was going to be hard. But I found that all you really need is yourself to find h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>iness. Enjoying the little things can help so much in a big way.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_things_2020_proved_wrong\"><\/span>14 things 2020 proved wrong<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98Democracy_is_destiny\"><\/span>\u2018Democracy is destiny\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_worst_system_except_for_all_the_others_has_been_under_attack_for_years_Trump_just_made_us_notice\"><\/span>The worst system except for all the others has been under attack for years. Trump just made us notice.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98The_future_is_virtual\"><\/span>\u2018The future is virtual\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_pandemic_has_made_it_clear_in_more_ways_than_we_would_have_thought_to_count_you_actually_need_to_be_there\"><\/span>The pandemic has made it clear in more ways than we would have thought to count: you actually need to be there<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98Rich_countries_can_overcome\"><\/span>\u2018Rich countries can overcome\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_awful_response_to_the_pandemic_put_the_final_nail_in_the_myth_of_liberal_democracys_pre-eminence\"><\/span>The awful response to the pandemic put the final nail in the myth of liberal democracy\u2019s pre-eminence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98In_a_crisis_leaders_will_lead\"><\/span>\u2018In a crisis, leaders will lead\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_job_description_is_right_in_their_title_but_too_many_simply_failed_to_show_up_for_work\"><\/span>The job description is right in their title, but too many simply failed to show up for work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98Women_are_winning_at_work\"><\/span>\u2018Women are winning at work\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_economic_crisis_spurred_by_the_pandemic_has_unveiled_inequalities_and_obstacles_once_thought_a_thing_of_the_past\"><\/span>The economic crisis spurred by the pandemic has unveiled inequalities and obstacles once thought a thing of the past<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98The_individual_is_supreme\"><\/span>\u2018The individual is supreme\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_decades-long_love_affair_with_rugged_independence_has_suddenly_fallen_away\"><\/span>Our decades-long love affair with rugged independence has suddenly fallen away<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98The_stock_market_has_meaning\"><\/span>\u2018The stock market has meaning\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Long_treated_as_a_key_economic_indicator_by_many_it_is_now_completely_detached_from_how_the_economy_is_actually_doing\"><\/span>Long treated as a key economic indicator by many, it is now completely detached from how the economy is actually doing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98Climate_change_cant_be_stopped\"><\/span>\u2018Climate change can\u2019t be stopped\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After_decades_of_planet-threatening_growth_emissions_fell_off_a_cliff_Environmentalists_sense_a_turning_point\"><\/span>After decades of planet-threatening growth, emissions fell off a cliff. Environmentalists sense a turning point.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98We_value_our_seniors\"><\/span>\u2018We value our seniors\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decades_of_promises_to_improve_the_quality_of_life_of_elderly_Canadians_have_gone_unfulfilled\"><\/span>Decades of promises to improve the quality of life of elderly Canadians have gone unfulfilled<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98Kids_are_resilient\"><\/span>\u2018Kids are resilient\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Childrens_ability_to_bounce_back_has_been_pushed_to_a_breaking_point_and_exposed_some_ugly_inequalities\"><\/span>Children\u2019s ability to bounce back has been pushed to a breaking point, and exposed some ugly inequalities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98Running_errands_is_boring\"><\/span>\u2018Running errands is boring\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rushing_out_to_get_milk_was_once_the_height_of_tedium_Today_its_an_anxiety-inducing_thrill_ride\"><\/span>Rushing out to get milk was once the height of tedium. Today, it\u2019s an anxiety-inducing thrill ride.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98We_need_the_gym\"><\/span>\u2018We need the gym\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_pandemic_shutdown_forced_a_reality_check_for_many_all_that_time_spent_in_the_gym_was_more_luxury_than_necessity\"><\/span>The pandemic shutdown forced a reality check: for many, all that time spent in the gym was more luxury than necessity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98Bureaucracy_is_slow\"><\/span>\u2018Bureaucracy is slow\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_pandemic_forced_a_culture_shift_on_government_proving_that_red_tape_really_can_be_cut\"><\/span>The pandemic forced a culture shift on government, proving that red tape really can be cut<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98You_can_ignore_racism\"><\/span>\u2018You can ignore racism\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Denying_systemic_racism_is_no_longer_tenable_But_will_the_outrage_of_the_past_summer_translate_to_substantive_change\"><\/span>Denying systemic racism is no longer tenable. 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