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The Good Canadian

"Behind every myth is the truth; behind every inequity is a system; behind them all is…THE GOOD CANADIAN."

The world knows the image of the good Canadian. But what if there was a dark secret behind a national identity? THE GOOD CANADIAN exposes the truth behind the idea of a True North strong and free. In this unflinching and eye-opening documentary, directors Leena Minifie and David Paperny move us through the corridors of systemic inequity, from the Indian Act to residential schools, to modern-day family separation. Fusing shocking footage with detailed interviews with experts, advocates, whistleblowers and politicians, THE GOOD CANADIAN challenges national myth-making, while offering Canadians the chance to forge a new identity from the truth.

Release DateSeptember 30, 2025
StatusReleased
Original TitleThe Good Canadian
Runtime1h 28min
Budget$838,000
Revenue
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesCanada
Production CompaniesGreat Stories Productions Inc.Stories First ProductionsAPTNCBC