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On Remembrance Day, Canadians pause to honour those who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Their legacy continues to shape our country and communities. Take time to learn a service member's story and reflect on its meaning today. 🇨🇦
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Captain Jonathan Snyder believed leadership meant putting others first. In 2008, his actions during an ambush in Afghanistan helped save the lives of dozens of Afghan and Canadian soldiers, earning him the Star of Military Valour. Explore his story during #VeteransWeek. 🎖️ youtube.com/watch?v=g2zwSlad… @VeteransENG_CA @CdnHeritage @HistoricaCanada
NEW Heritage Minute: Captain Jonathan Snyder

NEW Heritage Minute: Captain Jonathan Snyder

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Science knows no borders. Joshua Kutryk's recent spacewalks aboard the International Space Station highlights the power of global cooperation in space. What scientific #Canadian innovation piques your interest?#InternationalWeekofScienceandSpace 🛰️ 📸 NASA/CSA
Joshua Kutryk during his first spacewalk, during which a new solar array was installed to increase the International Space Station's power generation capacity.

ALT Joshua Kutryk during his first spacewalk, during which a new solar array was installed to increase the International Space Station's power generation capacity.

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On Indigenous Veterans Day, we honour the First Nations, Inuit and Métis men and women who served Canada with courage and distinction. Their stories are an essential part of our shared history and deserve to be heard. 🇨🇦
Indigenous veterans memorial sculpture in Ottawa, ON

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Storytime. Qapik Attagutsiak, an Inuk elder was recognized as a hero for supporting Canada's WWII effort as she collected walrus and seal bones that were used in wartime materials. Canada's #Arctic is made remarkable because of its people. #InternationalInuitDay 🇨🇦❄️
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Shepherd's Pie. Jerk chicken. Fish and chips. So many delicious meals from the Commonwealth have become part of #Canada's own food scene. What's your favourite Commonwealth-inspired dish you can find in Canada? 🍽️
Traditional English shepherd pie offered as closeup in a Dutch oven on a wooden board.

ALT Traditional English shepherd pie offered as closeup in a Dutch oven on a wooden board.

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Veterans’ Week is a chance to reflect on the people whose service helped shape the #Canada we know today. From peacekeeping missions to operations around the world, their legacy lives on in the freedoms we enjoy every day. 🍁
Remembrance Day in Ottawa, Canada. People placing red poppy flowers on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

ALT Remembrance Day in Ottawa, Canada. People placing red poppy flowers on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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Almost half of #Canada gained an extra hour this weekend. If you still showed up late to work, we have questions...  As Canadians reset their clocks and settle into sweater season, tell us how you spend a bonus hour in your day. ⏰🍁
Fall foliage on foggy morning

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"Diana." "Lonely Boy." "Put Your Head on My Shoulder." Chances are you've heard at least one Paul Anka classic. This Lebanese Heritage Month, celebrate the contributions of #Lebanese Canadians who continue to shape Canada's arts, culture and communities. 🎵
Paul Anka performs on stage. The performance was part of the All The Hits: His Way tour.

ALT Paul Anka performs on stage. The performance was part of the All The Hits: His Way tour.

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Wishing everyone a spooky, safe, and happy #Halloween! Let's hear it for the kids wearing their snowsuits under their Halloween costumes. It's a Canadian rite of passage. What Canadian treat are you hoping for today? 🎃🍬🍫👻
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Whether it’s the Fortress of Quebec, to the beaches of Victoria, Canada is home to many dynamic and unique cities that shape our Country. #WorldCitiesDay calls for some hometown bragging rights. What's one thing visitors need to see, do or eat when they visit your city?📍
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Fall looks different across #Canada. Golden aspens in Alberta. Colourful hardwood forests in Ontario. Coastal views in Atlantic Canada. Mountain scenery in B.C. Which view is a must-see? Share the fall foliage from where you are below! 🍂
Autumn in Canada, Algonquin Provincial Park

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Pop quiz: what’s the closest place to #Canada where you can pay in euros, enjoy French culture, and never leave North America? Answer: Saint-Pierre et Miquelon, just off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador! What's the most surprising place you've visited in Canada? 🇨🇦🇫🇷
St-Pierre à Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon in France (île de Saint-Pierre).

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#Canadians are known for lending a hand. This week, we're lending an arm. As astronaut Joshua Kutryk prepares for his first spacewalk today, #Canadarm2 will play a key role in helping install new solar arrays on the International Space Station. 🇨🇦🚀 📸 NASA/CSA
Canadarm2 stands is seen against Earth's horizon in this photo taken by CSA astronaut Joshua Kutryk during his mission aboard the International Space Station. (Credit: NASA/CSA)

ALT Canadarm2 stands is seen against Earth's horizon in this photo taken by CSA astronaut Joshua Kutryk during his mission aboard the International Space Station. (Credit: NASA/CSA)

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Canadians are tough. So was Elsie MacGill, the first woman to earn a degree in aeronautical engineering, she advanced aviation in Canada designing for harsh winter conditions, while inspiring generations of innovators along the way.❄️✈📸 @LibraryArchives /a148464 – 3222815
Black and white image of Elsie MacGill (1905 – 1980) Library and Archives Canada/a148464

ALT Black and white image of Elsie MacGill (1905 – 1980) Library and Archives Canada/a148464

David Boyd, Brian Sheaver, Elsie MacGill and Mary Boyd watching flight of Hurricane aircraft at Canadian Car and Foundry Co. flying field. Library and Archives – 3222815.

ALT David Boyd, Brian Sheaver, Elsie MacGill and Mary Boyd watching flight of Hurricane aircraft at Canadian Car and Foundry Co. flying field. Library and Archives – 3222815.

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Canadian agriculture goes places. Canada exports billions in agriculture and agri-food products every year, bringing Canadian products to markets around the world. This #PumpkinDay, carve out a moment to celebrate Canadian agriculture and share your jack-o’-lanterns! 🎃
Rondriso Farms Pumpkin Patch in British Columbia, Canada

ALT Rondriso Farms Pumpkin Patch in British Columbia, Canada

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Canadians scroll, share and connect every day. Strong communities need informed citizens. This #GlobalMILWeek, take a second before you share: check the source, look for context and verify the facts🔎
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Canada has had a seat at the table since the beginning. #UNDay is a reminder that when countries work together, big ideas can go farther. What's one challenge you'd put on the world's group project list? 🌎🌏 📷 UN Photo / Yould
Signing of the UN Charter at a ceremony held at the Veterans' War Memorial Building on 26 June 1945.

ALT Signing of the UN Charter at a ceremony held at the Veterans' War Memorial Building on 26 June 1945.

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Canada’s #Arctic is strongest when northern voices help lead the way. We celebrate Helen Mamayaok Maksagak, an Inuit leader whose work helped shape Nunavut and whose legacy continues to inspire Arctic leadership today. What inspires you most about Canada’s North? 🇨🇦❄️
Women’s History Month. Map of Canada made of colourful squares including stock images of women, followed by the Canada wordmark.

ALT Women’s History Month. Map of Canada made of colourful squares including stock images of women, followed by the Canada wordmark.

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Curious about the story behind #Türkiye’s famous lentil soup? There’s a good chance the lentils in your bowl are Canadian. We grow millions of tonnes each year, making us one of the world’s largest producers. Talk about a delicious fact! What’s your fave lentil dish?
Raw of legumes (chickpeas, red lentils, Canadian lentils, beans, bulgur) on wooden table.

ALT Raw of legumes (chickpeas, red lentils, Canadian lentils, beans, bulgur) on wooden table.

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