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.

Director

Leena Minifie

Director

David Paperny

Screenplay

Leena Minifie

Screenplay

David Paperny

Status

Released

Release date

30/09/2025

Original language

English