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Canadian company @lenianalyst is paving the way with AI after launching a new platform that beats GPT/Claude on investment tasks.
Do you think itβs important that Canadian founders/companies have a seat at the table in the AI world? π¨π¦
20-years ago today on June 2nd 2006 in Ottawa, Ontario @Shopify was launched. Now two decades later they are one of the most valuable companies in Canada and a global linchpin for commerce. π¨π¦
Gas Prices In Canada Today (May 1st 2026):
Toronto 189.9
Vancouver 221.9
Calgary 195.9
Regina 184.9
Winnipeg 188.9
Montreal 207.9
Halifax 191.7
Charlottetown 196.5
St Johnβs 204.4
Canada has committed $25.5 billion in aid to Ukraine since 2022 β including $8.5 billion in military support. πΊπ¦π¨π¦
With 32 million tax payers in Canada, thatβs roughly $800 per Canadian taxpayer.
Canada's economy shed 84,000 jobs in February, far worse than expected and the sharpest drop since early 2022. The unemployment rate rose to 6.7% from 6.5%. Full-time employment fell by 108,000. Statistics Canada data released Friday.
The CBC/Radio Canada isnβt free. Here is how much it costs each Canadian π¨π¦
β’ Annually: About $35
β’ Monthly: About $2.92
β’ Daily: About $0.10
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling to invest $141M to expand its Brampton facility, boosting production capacity and supporting up to 500 construction jobs. π¨π¦
This company is a Canadian owned business by Larry Tanenbaum and Junior Bridgeman not directly The Coca-Cola company.
#NEWS: @Shopify President @harleyf has offered to purchase the historic Hudson's Bay Company plaque recently removed in Toronto, aiming to preserve and display it as a proud symbol of Canadian entrepreneurial spirit. π¨π¦
The iconic 2010 Vancouver Olympics "Lucky Loonie" featuring the striking Inukshuk (Ilanaaq) emblem β remains a beloved piece of Canadian & Olympic history.
This commemorative $1 coin was minted by the @CanadianMint with a circulation mintage of approximately 10,250,000 pieces.
In 2010 the Hudsonβs Bay company sold 3.5 million pairs of the iconic red mittens during the Vancouver Winter Olympics. π¨π¦
It generated $35 Million in support for Canadian athletes through proceeds. One of the most successful retail launches in Canadian history.
Canadaβs minimum income required to enter the top 1% per province (2026) π¨π¦:
AB: $334,500
ON: $313,100
BC: $304,600
QC: $260,800
SK: $248,200
NL: $240,400
MB: $235,100
NS: $226,800
NB: $209,700
PE: $208,000
(National: $293,800)
The 2010 Winter Olympics boosted Vancouver & BC: ~$2.3B to provincial GDP, ~45,000 jobs created, $1.1B in local contracts. Legacy infrastructure like the Canada Line and expanded Convention Centre still drives tourism (+7.2% post-Games) and events today. π¨π¦π°