I don’t usually post personal things on LinkedIn, but today, as I celebrate Canada Day, I find myself reflecting on this incredible country’s past, present, and future, as well as my family’s place in it. Not many people know this, but I was not born in Canada. My parents immigrated to Canada when I was young, and I watched them make countless sacrifices and work long hours in odd jobs just to get our family by. They did this because they believed in the Canadian dream. I am a living embodiment of that dream. The level of social mobility I have experienced within my relatively short lifetime would have been impossible anywhere else. Regardless of whether someone immigrated 20 years ago or 200, the dream has always been the same. For millions of people, both in-country and abroad, Canada is a beacon of hope—hope for a just and free society, and hope that no matter who you are and where you come from, a better future is possible. I recognize that Canada is not perfect. Like many countries, it has a complex history full of injustice and tragedy. However, we, as a society, have recognized these mistakes and are actively working to do better. Canada has made tremendous progress, and that is the true hallmark of any great nation. I love Canada, but I am also concerned for its future. The freedom and democracy we often take for granted were hard-fought and, if not protected, can easily be lost. The Canadian dream is becoming increasingly out of reach. The values and unity that made this country great are slowly eroding. Nevertheless, like my parents, and generations of Canadians before them, I have hope that a better future is possible. With that, I would like to wish my network a joyful Canada Day and a happy birthday to the greatest country in the world!
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Happy Canada Day Eh! 💖 As Canada Day, rolls around, I find myself reflecting on what this day means to us. It’s not just a moment to honor our values of inclusion, resilience and working together, as well as a time for reflection, and gratitude. 💖 Some fun facts about Canada ✨Unlike many countries, our celebration isn’t about a war, but a peaceful request to Queen Victoria by the Upper & Lower colonies of Canada to form our own nation. ✨The second largest country in the world. ✨One of the longest highways in the world and the longest coastline is in Canada. ✨Basketball was invented by a Canadian. ✨We have more lakes than any other country. ✨Canada is famous for Niagara Falls, Banff, and the Northern Lights. ✨We’re a major producer of maple syrup. ✨Poutine originated in Quebec. ✨Canadians are known for tolerance, sensitivity, political correctness, being polite, saying ‘sorry’ & ‘eh’ ✨The beaver is Canada’s national animal. ✨Our border with the US is the longest unprotected border in the world. ✨Often known for its cold winters. Coldest recorded temp: -63 degrees C ✨Famous Canadians: Michael J. Fox, William Shatner, Martin Short, Jim Carrey, Celine Dion, and more, plus ‘The Rick Mercer Report’ is a must watch for Canadian satire. As in most countries, it wasn’t all glory. It’s also important to acknowledge and remember the difficult times as stepping stones towards reconciliation and a brighter future. 💖 On this Canada Day, let’s cherish our opportunities and freedoms we enjoy daily and be truly grateful for these, and grateful for being a good neighbor to the US. 🚀 Today, I’d love to hear your favorite Canada memories and what you’re grateful for in your country. Happy Canada Day! 🎯 Every day holds a seed of transformation; life is evolution and resilience in the face of challenge I’m Luann: Liked this post? Connect & follow me for updates. ✨For personalized strategies to break barriers, DM me. 🧠For enriching resources, visit: masteringyoursavvy or luannhorobin.com 🎯 Every day holds a seed of transformation; life is evolution and resilience in the face of challenge #businessbuilding #innovation #money #leadershipdevelopment, #reinventyourself
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On this joyous occasion of Canada Day, we gather together as a nation to honor and celebrate the rich tapestry of our heritage, diversity, and boundless spirit. ✨ Let's don our red and white, wave the maple leaf high, and let our voices join in harmonious celebration. 🎉 May the maple leaf forever inspire us to embrace unity, diversity, and the unwavering spirit of a nation that believes in a brighter tomorrow. Happy Canada Day! 🍁 #MapleLeafPride #CelebrateCanada #RedAndWhite #CanadianPride #HappyCanadaDay #RealEstate #Opportunities #RealEstateInvesting #InvestmentGoals #RealEstateStatistics #DataAnalysis #InvestmentAdvice #InvestmentResources #InvestmentTips #InvestmentSuccess #RealEstate #RealEstateDreams #PropertyInvestment #RealEstateAdvice #RealEstateInvesting
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There are lots of things I appreciate about life in the place we call Canada 🍁: > I am grateful that I live in a country where I can love whom I chose to love. > I am grateful that I live in a country where I can make a post like this without fear of prosecution. > I am grateful that I live in a country with a charter of rights and freedoms that are upheld by a (mostly) non-partisan legal system. > I am grateful that I live in a country where I was taught to think critically and have these important conversations. > I am grateful that I live in a country where basic healthcare is still universal, though I fear we are heading in a direction where that will no longer be the case. There are things worth celebrating. However, there are several reasons I wont be celebrating Canada Day. Here are some of them: 1. Canada is stolen land. As much as we talk about truth and reconciliation, we haven’t come anywhere close to acknowledging the truth of this and the lasting impact of historical and ongoing colonization on Indigenous nations. Celebrating a national identity that only exists as a product of stolen land is incongruent with efforts to acknowledge this truth. 2. Canadian values are an unrealized ideal. We have done an excellent job of portraying ourselves as an inclusive, peace keeping, social welfare promoting, progressive nation. Ideals we have historically failed to live up to. Ideals we are currently not living up to. These ideals are more often weaponized as part of anti-immigrant exclusionary rhetoric than they are enacted into our domestic and foreign policy. 3. Nationalism is a dangerous sentiment. While it could be used to invoke sentiments of collective care, it is more often used to dehumanize and dissociate from the suffering of those deemed as “others,” “foreign,” or “alien”. Nationalism is often called upon to justify the hoarding of resources, imperial expansionism and muted responses to global crises. We need to cautiously approach any celebration of national identity as potentially advancing this problematic ideology that obscures our shared humanity. 4. As Canadians we have been poor stewards of this land. Canada Day celebrations are often emblematic of this. Why celebrate the land we call home by producing air and land pollution on a mass scale 🎆? Why not celebrate our home by calling on regulatory changes to the mining, oil and gas industries including a nationwide ban on fracking. 5. This year I’m also aware of our federal government’s failure to acknowledge and appropriately respond to the violence in Palestine, Sudan, Congo, Afghanistan, Haiti and Nigeria. Canada’s ongoing failure to boldly promote peace in these regions, using all the tools available to us, is our collective embarrassment and shame. So whether you choose to celebrate Canada Day or not, let’s all collectively work to be better. To call on our leaders to do better. To create a collective identity that just might be worthy of celebration.
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I want to wish everyone a HAPPY CANADA DAY, but over the years, it's become increasingly difficult to say it and truly mean it. For me, it all comes down to one thing: TRUST. Trust is invaluable, yet it feels harder than ever to come by these days. This simple yet powerful five-letter word seems to have become a forgotten part of our daily lives. The absence of trust puts everyone on edge, creating a ripple effect across our country. When we lose trust in the government and absorb each other's negative thoughts and feelings, it creates division—even in the simplest aspects of life, like our everyday interactions. Without trust, there's no peace, and history teaches us that a lack of peace breeds conflict. With Canada Day around the corner, let’s push for change from the top and advocate for a new beginning. Our country and the world have grown exponentially, and the diversity and energy around us are intense. I long to feel proud of being Canadian again, but until meaningful change occurs, I struggle to feel at home in my own country. I keep asking myself, "When and how did this happen, and can it ever be fixed?" I’m not sure if I’ll live to see the calm after this storm, but I hope my children and grandchildren will experience the peace we once had. This is why the older generation reflects on the past—we remember how it used to be, and we want it back! This Canada Day let’s not only celebrate but also advocate for change. For peace to happen, something's gotta give. It's time to make the changes needed to rebuild trust from the top down and create a future we can all be proud of. If we don't act now, we risk losing the very foundation of our country – TRUST! #TrustMatters #CanadaDay #AdvocateForChange #NewBeginning #HopeForPeace #BuildingTrust #FutureGenerations #HopeForFuture #CelebrateChange #RebuildCanada #PeaceAndProgress #FutureOfCanada #ChangeForBetter #HopeForGenerations
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If this guy ever had to go out and purchase groceries, he might consider all the farmers harvesting the food in his cart, that have to pay carbon tax to grow and harvest our food. Then the trucking companies that deliver the food must buy gas with a carbon tax associated with each item increasing their costs. Canadian consumer's cost of a trip to the grocery store has more than doubled in the last three years. Then everyone in this country needs to heat their homes it hurts common Canadians every day. Why don't we eliminate carbon pricing it is not reducing worldwide emissions it only reduces Canadian emissions. Focus on research and development inside our Canadian Energy companies to find alternative energies and deliver the cleanest possible energy to the world. That will do more for the environment, the people of this great country, and the world. Canada needs more clean Canadian oil and gas. Every company that I deal with daily is concerned about the well-being of their employees and about the well-being of our world's environment! Trudeau you just don't get it, (it is not about a sweet UN posting into your retirement) what you are doing is harming everyone in this country and not helping the Environment. Get rid of him.
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Canada Day: Reimagining Our Shared Future On this Canada Day, we stand at a crossroads of history and possibility. Today, we honor not just a nation, but a vision of what we can become. First and foremost, we acknowledge the Indigenous peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - whose ancestral lands we occupy. Their millennia of stewardship, wisdom, and resilience form the true foundation of this country. As allies, our role is clear: 1. Listen deeply to Indigenous voices 2. Learn our shared history - both triumphs and tragedies 3. Act decisively for justice and reconciliation This Canada Day, I challenge you: • Identify the traditional territories you're on (native-land.ca) • Support an Indigenous-led organization in your community • Commit to one concrete action advancing reconciliation in your sphere of influence True patriotism isn't about flags or fireworks. It's about fostering a nation where every person's dignity is upheld, where historical wrongs are addressed, and where diverse cultures flourish side by side. The path forward isn't always easy, but it's necessary. It requires courage to confront uncomfortable truths, humility to learn, and determination to create change. So today, let's celebrate not what Canada has been, but what it can become. A country that truly honors its First Peoples, embraces its diversity, and leads globally in justice and reconciliation. What's your commitment to this vision of Canada? #ReconciliationIsPersonal #EveryChildMatters #DecolonizeCanadaDay Together, we can transform this day from a celebration of the past into a powerful catalyst for a more just and inclusive future.
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Canada needs to change course! An economy built on immigration alone could not be sustainable. We need to develope a Canadian-based economic system that includes: natural resources, industrial production, innovation, construction, infrastructure, Canadian Aerospace and Canadian automotive. Why is Government subsidizing the foreign automotive industry? They come they take and they leave, Aren’t we able to design and build a Canadian automobile for export to other countries? With all the subsidies offered to Stellantis, Wolksvagen and Honda we could have built a state-of-the-art mega factory ourselves to manufacture an all Canadian EV, We have enormous potential in the Aerospace industry Why are we allowing foreign investors to buy the Bombardier C series when Canadians taxpayers contributed to the development of such beautiful aircraft? Hopefully a new leadership in government will keep some of these ideas in mind.
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Canada after 9 years of Trudeau.
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