Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1335 - The History of Irish Canadians with David Wilson

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, David Wilson is interviewed. David is a professor in the University of Toronto's History Department and his research focus is on the Irish in North America; revolutionary and conservative movements; state security and civil liberty; religion and nationalism; Ireland, race and empires. He has earned numerous accolades including 2023 Person of the Year Award for "exceptional contributions to Ireland-Canada Relations" and outstanding teaching award 2000. He talks about the history of Irish Canadians in honour of St. Patrick’s Day. Waves of Irish immigration to Canada, Thomas D'Arcy McGee an Irish revolutionary turned Father of Confederation, the troubles and lessons learned about refugees and immigration are some of the topics discussed.