The term "settler colonialism" distorts history and fuels dangerous ideology, says Barry Cooper. Activists use it to frame all non-Indigenous Canadians as perpetual invaders, ignoring historical realities and common sense. He argues that this rhetoric seeks to delegitimize Canada rather than address real issues. Cooper examines how this movement relies on magical thinking, moral hypocrisy, and a rejection of historical fact, insisting that real history—not ideological fantasy—should shape Canada’s future.