#DYK that Bowhead Whales or Arviq’ in Inuktitut and Inuvialuktun, are made to handle life in Canada’s Arctic?
Their thick layer of blubber keeps them warm, while their huge head allows them to break through thick sea ice. 🐋
Learn more: https://t.co/AY0IWwE9jh
Eighty years ago today, the crew of #HMCSVilledeQuébec (VDQ) was escorting a 15-ship convoy in the Mediterranean, and spotted U-Boat U-224. VDQ deployed 10 depth charges, opened fire and rammed the submarine. #CanadaRemembers 1/2
Justin Trudeau spent some of his afternoon today out on a hike with school kids. He also answered a bunch of science questions from the kids and threw a quick pitch in for his 2 billion tree planting plan.
He also chopped all his hair off #cdnpoli
#OTD in 1976, Montreal became the first Canadian city to host the #Olympics and the only time Canada has hosted the summer games.
Did you know that the iconic Montreal Tower sits at an incline of 45 degrees, making it the tallest inclined tower in the world at 165 metres high?🏆
For two years now, @POTUS Biden and I have been working together to strengthen the relationship between Canada and the US – and to tackle climate change, create good jobs, promote democracy, and so much more. Today, we sat down and spoke about how we can keep delivering.
A Blue Whale was spotted off the coast of Vancouver Island yesterday. The largest animal to ever grace this planet. The largest dinosaur weighed around 85 tons. Some male Blue Whales weigh as much as 200 tons. A Blue Whale's heart is 6 feet wide and weighs 400 lbs.
Happy #WorldOceansDay! Oceans are precious ecosystems that sustain our very livelihoods. With Canada nestled between the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic #Oceans, we are committed to celebrating their beauty and vitality, and protecting them for future generations. 🌊
Canada strongly supports Sweden and Finland’s applications to join NATO. Today in the House of Commons, Members of Parliament voted unanimously in favour of them joining the Alliance.