But there has always been a studied ambiguity to the whole notion of honorary Canadian citizenship. As Canada moves to revoke Aung San Suu Kyi’s honorary citizenship, we have the answer. Which brings us to the heart of the problem with the very idea of “honorary Canadian citizenship,” which is that it is merely symbolic. Instead, the proper response is to start treating honorary citizens as citizens, full stop. But why shouldn’t Parliament feel entitled to demand that Aung San Suu Kyi come to Canada and explain herself to Canadians?

Source: National Post October 03, 2018 17:14 UTC