Every loss of life is a tragedy. Canada has done so much to help us protect lives in Ukraine, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to Prime Minister @MarkJCarney and all Canadians following the explosion and fire at the military base in Wainwright. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those lost, and we wish a swift recovery to the injured.

Smaller countries need to prepare for a dangerous world. They should look to Canada (and its prime minister) for an answer on what to do bit.ly/4zwKfVg Illustration: The Economist/Getty Images

1) Saskatchewan has the world’s largest potash deposits, producing twice as much potash as Belarus. 85% of US potash imports come from Saskatchewan, efficiently and reliably shipped by rail. 2) Belarus is a brutal dictatorship and puppet state for Vladimir Putin under international (including American) sanctions for gross human rights abuses. 3) Belarusian potash production has been fully contracted to Asian buyers (eg China and India) since the imposition of western sanctions. Belarusian dictator Lukashenko has already said "Even if we wanted to supply somewhere else, Western markets, we just don't have those volumes, everything has been contracted." 4) The US Government does not buy potash. US fertilizer companies and ag producers do. Those private sector buyers have consistently demonstrated their preference for Canadian potash. 5) President Trump tariffed Canadian potash early in 2025, then backed off days later following loud protests from American ag producers and their Congressional representatives.

#OnThisDay - September 19, 1980 Terry became the youngest Companion of the Order of Canada in a special ceremony in his hometown of Port Coquitlam, BC. ❤️🇨🇦 Join us tomorrow for the annual #TerryFoxRun in support of cancer research. terryfox.org

On Firefighters' National Memorial Day, we honour those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others. They will not be forgotten. #NeverForget #FirefightersNationalMemorialDay #IAFF

Today, we pause to remember the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and honour the innocent lives lost, including Canadian citizens. We also reflect on the bravery of the first responders who intervened that day and in the days to come.

Today we remember Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who died four years ago, on this day in 2022. As a royal church, Westminster Abbey had a special relationship with the Queen. Over the course of her life, she came here often for state occasions and national services, and some of the most important moments of her life took place here. 'Bring us, O Lord God, at our last awakening into the house and gate of heaven'

Most Americans didn't support Trump's tariffs on Canada. And more Americans approved of Mark Carney's retaliation than disapproved.⁣ ⁣ Americans are siding with Canadians against their own government's trade policy. That tells you something about how badly this played. youtu.be/pO8b9CzyEdU

Remembering the late, great Dolly, who brought joy, comfort and inspiration to so many - including the millions of children given free books through her Imagination Library. We will always ❤️ you.