In the 21st century, Canadian literary criticism has undergone significant changes, from early explorations of national identity influenced by Britain and the United States to transnational trends in the context of globalization. The concept of "Cross Canadian Literature" was proposed at the 2005 Vancouver Conference, combining postcolonial theory with Canadian critical methods to promote the dynamic development of literary research. The book "Cross Canadian Literature" gathers experts in Canadian literary studies to explore the conditions and idioms that led to the emergence of literature by deconstructing traditional concepts, focusing on the complex relationship between history, ideology, economy, system, racism, and literature. The book proposes new concepts of localization, globalization, and citizenship, which resonate with the academic community and promote the theoretical development of "cross Canadian literature".

Thoughts on Institutionalized Research

Deeply explored the new trends of Canadian literary criticism in the 21st century, especially the reflection on the institutionalization of literary research. The article points out that with the advancement of globalization, the functions of nation states and the concept of ethnic literature are undergoing changes. How the Canadian literary system adapts to the development of the times has become a focus of attention for literary critics. Scholars conducted a critical examination of the Canadian literary system in "Cross Canadian Literature" and analyzed its relationship with national discourse.

Exploration of Citizenship under the Wave of Globalization

In depth exploration of the globalization of citizenship in 21st century Canadian literary criticism. With the weakening of national consciousness and the strengthening of global and local consciousness, the struggle for racial identity equality in the field of Canadian literary research and Canadian imagination continues, and legal citizenship has become the core of contemporary justice issues. In his book "Changing the Status quo: Multicultural Literature in Canada," Cumberly emphasizes the new beginning of understanding cultural differences in the 1990s, namely the integration and dialogue of different identities in Canada. Entering the 21st century, the diverse approach to Canadian culture and multiculturalism remains at the core of identity issues.

The Return of Ethnic Discourse in the Shift of Transcendental Criticism

Explored the phenomenon of the return of ethnic discourse in Canadian literary criticism in the 21st century. Since the 1970s, hyper nationalism has had a profound impact on literary and cultural studies, and the acceleration of globalization and capital has called into question the importance of nation states. Hart and Negri proposed in "The Empire" that nation states are no longer seen as the highest sovereign authority, and Godard also pointed out that literature no longer expresses territory, but falls into a struggle for economic dominance. However, with the rise of transnational criticism, scholars have begun to rethink the role of ethnicity in literary research.