I believe the answer is B.
I believe the answer is: Individualism and federal bureaucracy
Individualism becomes a threat because it make people less likely to be involved in social issues, while federal bureaucracy would strengthen the Federal government and would take away the power to determine enacted law from the people.
It takes up half the country
on the map, and a special place
in the consciousness of Canadians.
Rugged and unconquerable, the Shield
is a challenge -- a good challenge
for a people to have in their midst...