Certain global leadership forces -- competitiveness, tolerance, and creativity -- are so pervasive they can be illustrated on the part of any country. However, nations also have unique dynamics to consider within our interconnected world. This is the overarching issue being expressed in this essay wherein the author deconstructs Canada's official narrative using documented sources. Toward this end, Carol Mullen asks, what are some global forces, trends, and dynamics of educational reform that are relevant for Canada and more specifically for Ontario? International readers grappling with global forces in their own home fronts can glean insights from which to benefit. Being exposed to another country's political dynamics that influence education presents the opportunity to not only better understand one's own national narratives but also prospects and possibilities for the future. This article invites the reader to consider how one might respond to this account of Ontario in terms of its applicability to one's context.