Canadian National Anthem Revised With Gender-Neutral Language
The second line of "O Canada," which has said the nation inspires patriotism "in all thy sons," will now read "in all of us." The change has passed the country's Senate. The House approved it in 2016.
by Merrit Kennedy
Feb 01, 2018
2 minutes
Updated at 10:10 p.m. ET
The Canadian national anthem is now more gender-neutral, after a bill that changes the lyrics passed the country's Senate.
The second line of "O Canada," which has said the nation inspires patriotism "in all thy sons," will now read "in all of us."
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