This book is dedicated to all of the proud, hard-working men and women of Canada, including my grandfathers, Cyril Edward Williamson (1906–1988) and Maxwell Harvey Gifford (1900–1969). They represent the everyday people from small towns, farms and fishing villages across this country who, with nothing other than their dreams, big hearts and calloused hands, built this country one brick at a time. We owe them a huge debt of gratitude, not only for their efforts and commitment to building Canada, but also for promoting Canadian values and for their unwavering faith in the basic good and positive intentions of people everywhere in the world.
This book is my humble effort to honour our past by providing fresh ideas and constructive solutions ...
