The Star Spangled Banner has had its detractors as well. It's a bear to sing, and it celebrates war. No matter what is chosen as an anthem, it's not going to please everyone, certainly not in countries with as diverse a demographic as Canada or the U.S. As noted, editing to it to "fit the times" creates confusion. I'm a Yank and so I don't have a dog in this race, but I say leave "O Canada" as is.
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