canada has actually experienced some rather serious unrest during periods of serious war.

that's our actual history around this - strikes, riots, etc.

and, what percentage of the population has immigrated to canada at some point after 1950? 70%? 80%?

so, if they think that this attempt to rally around world war imagery is going to make us more compliant or lead to a round of flag-waving, they're probably in for a very rude awakening.