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Speak your mind. Make real change. Celebrating Canada’s history, culture, achievements and people. Educating Canadians and shaping a better future.

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🇨🇦 Friday Night Trivia 🇨🇦

Which of these is under provincial (not federal) jurisdiction in Canada?

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✈️ Aviation fans, don’t miss the Snowbirds in action! Formed in 1971 and designated 431 Squadron in 1978, reviving a WWII unit, this elite RCAF team stuns with tight formations and precision flying. Now touring Canada, they proudly honour our aviation legacy.

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Did you know? Canada 🇨🇦 is the only G7 country with virtually zero gold reserves.
Canada sold off its last official gold holdings by 2016, choosing liquid, yield-earning assets instead.

The Canadian dollar (CAD) is a fiat currency, not backed by gold.

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🇨🇦 Canada’s supply management = stable farmer incomes, predictable supply, high quality, minimal taxpayer cost (but higher consumer prices).

🇺🇸 U.S. model = cheaper food, global edge, but depends on subsidies & exposes farmers to volatile prices.

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Obesity rates in Canada vary widely. Atlantic provinces like New Brunswick and Newfoundland exceed 42%, while British Columbia is lowest at 26%. Factors like income 💰, education 🎓, lifestyle 🚶‍♂️, and food access 🥗 all play a major role.

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It’s 2025. As our democracy grows, so should the language we use. Terms like “Crown land” and “Crown corporations” reflect a past that no longer defines us. Perhaps it’s time we chose words that better reflect a nation governed by and for its people.

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Canada’s democracy reflects that complexity, not as a flaw, but as a feature of a politically aware and adaptive electorate.

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Canadians 🇨🇦 vote 🗳️ one way federally and another provincially.

This isn’t unusual, it reflects how people respond to different priorities, powers, and choices in each political system. 🧵👇

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Canadians vote with intention and clarity.

Canadians assess jurisdiction, leadership, and moment-specific priorities.

The pattern reflects civic awareness and layered understanding of governance.

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Three companies, Dofasco, Stelco, and Algoma, produce ~90% of Canada’s 🇨🇦 12.2M tonnes of steel per year.

All based in Ontario. Hamilton, Ontario alone makes ~60%. Supplying construction 🏗️, auto 🚗, and energy⚡️; with nearly 10,000 workers 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️ powering these three steel giants

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Did you know? Canada 🇨🇦 is a key partner in the James Webb Space Telescope 🔭

Canada built two critical instruments, FGS for guidance and NIRISS for infrared science. In return, Canadian astronomers receive ~5% of observing time, enabling them to lead cutting-edge discoveries.