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On this day in 1909, Gabrielle Roy was born in St. Boniface, Manitoba. One of Canada's most acclaimed writers, she inspired generations of authors and helped lay the foundation of the Quiet Revolution in Quebec. Let's learn more about her life! 🧵1/12

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Now that’s common sense.

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1/ What if your Social Security check vanished overnight? No warning,no explanation—just gone.That could become reality for many.A rule taking effect in about a week allows SSA to seize 100% of ur benefits for overpayments—even if mistake was THEIRS #Voices4Victory #DemVoice1 #USDemocracy #ProudBlue

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Canadian MP Charlie Angus: I am here today to urge Canadians to avoid travel to the United States if at all possible and to call on our government to stand up for our citizens who are being denied their rights through arbitrary detention in the United States.

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They're probably already eating less. What is less than less?

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I hope she comes to Canada.

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A new study has ranked Canada 3rd on a list of the top countries with social purpose, seen as being “the most progressive and inclusive” countries in the world. Denmark and Sweden occupy the top 2 spots on the list, while Norway and New Zealand round out the top 5. Via @cultmtl.bsky.social

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I ❤️ this.

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FACT: Medicaid covers nearly half of all childbirths in the country & around two-thirds of nursing home stays. FACT: Roughly 1/5 of America relies on Medicare or Medicaid to cover healthcare costs. FACT: GOP members just passed a bill requiring DEEP cuts to these programs. Mad yet? Let them know

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Third year of record heat over Arctic region is accelerating methane release and locking in a vicious feedback loop. Many American meteorologists have locked their social media comments; any coverage of this is effectively taboo in this country.

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The Great Lakes hold 23 quadrillion litres of water and 20% of the world's fresh surface water supply. But how did Canada and the USA determine the border between the Great Lakes and also agree on the use of the lakes? Let's learn about the treaties! 🧵1/10

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Unbelievable lack of knowledge of economics, who eventually pays tariffs.

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In 1890, the Tariff Act came into place in the United States. It placed tariffs on imports of up to 50%. While touted as a way to build American industry, there was also the hope it would force an annexation of Canada. It backfired. Let's learn more. 🧵1/10

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If you do not know the meaning of "Elbows Up", in Canada we use that term when we are ready for a fight and someone is going to bleed. #ElbowsUp #Canada #BuyCanadian #BuyLocal #cdnpoli

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« Entre décembre et février, la proportion de Québécois qui se sont dits « très fiers » ou « fiers » d’être Canadiens a augmenté de treize points de pourcentage, de 45% à 58%. » thewalrus.ca/quebec-trump/

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Bizarrely, today Trump claimed that "Canada doesn’t allow American Banks to do business in Canada," even though 16 U.S. banks are currently operating in Canada. Where he is he getting his information from? Right-wing Twitter? Hallucinations? Nothing? www.reuters.com/business/fin...

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If you only watch one video today, let it be this one. And since Little Marco doesn’t want us to remember this, please repost it so others can see what a raging hypocrite he is. @calltoactivism.bsky.social

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Trump’s proposed ‘gold card’ visa comes with a hidden tax break for the wealthy www.cnbc.com/2025/02/27/t...

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I Stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦 Donate if you can Thank you @lc1summit.bsky.social

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