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Welcome to Canadaβs π¨π¦ go-to economy/business media company on X!
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Top 5 times Canada hosted major sporting events:
1. 1976 MTLOlympics : $1.5B debt | $1.5B boost
2. 2015 TOR PanAm: $2.5B | $3.7B GDP
3. 2026 WC (TOR/VAN): $1.1B pub | $2B proj
4. 2010 VAN Olympics : $600-925M pub | $2.5B
5. 1988 CGY Olympics : $425M pub | $1.4B
Taxpayer $ vs Impact π¨π¦
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π¨π¦ FIFA World Cup 2026 cost Canada $1.066 BILLION for 13 games total.
Thatβs $26β$29 per taxpayer β or $25 per Canadian.
Do you think itβs worth the price tag?
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2026 World Cup Tickets β Canadian Host Cities (CAD):
Toronto (BMO Field):
β’ Lowest: ~$600β$900
β’ Highest: $3,000 (Canada opener)
Vancouver (BC Place):
β’ Lowest: ~$350β$500
β’ Highest: $1,200 (Canada matches)
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The city of Toronto used host-city privileges to purchase 3,500 tickets for the World Cup that cost tax payers millions.
The move, framed as a βrevenue generationβ has drawn criticism as it appears to bypass Ontario laws that prohibit individuals from reselling event tickets above face value β with fines up to $25,000.
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Shopify will be Canadaβs most valuable company and keep that position for years to come.
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20-years ago today on June 2nd 2006 in Ottawa, Ontario @Shopify was launched. Now two decades later they are one of the most valuable companies in Canada and a global linchpin for commerce. π¨π¦
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Gas Prices In Canada Today (May 1st 2026):
Toronto 189.9
Vancouver 221.9
Calgary 195.9
Regina 184.9
Winnipeg 188.9
Montreal 207.9
Halifax 191.7
Charlottetown 196.5
St Johnβs 204.4
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Canada has committed $25.5 billion in aid to Ukraine since 2022 β including $8.5 billion in military support. πΊπ¦π¨π¦
With 32 million tax payers in Canada, thatβs roughly $800 per Canadian taxpayer.
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Canada's economy shed 84,000 jobs in February, far worse than expected and the sharpest drop since early 2022. The unemployment rate rose to 6.7% from 6.5%. Full-time employment fell by 108,000. Statistics Canada data released Friday.
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The CBC/Radio Canada isnβt free. Here is how much it costs each Canadian π¨π¦
β’ Annually: About $35
β’ Monthly: About $2.92
β’ Daily: About $0.10
The CBC literally has every single event live and free on gem
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Feb 17
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling to invest $141M to expand its Brampton facility, boosting production capacity and supporting up to 500 construction jobs. π¨π¦
This company is a Canadian owned business by Larry Tanenbaum and Junior Bridgeman not directly The Coca-Cola company.
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Percentage of Canadians π¨π¦ who are married and own a home at age 30:
1960: 58%
1970: 52%
1980: 45%
1990: 40%
2000: 32%
2010: 22%
2025: 12-15%
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The iconic 2010 Vancouver Olympics "Lucky Loonie" featuring the striking Inukshuk (Ilanaaq) emblem β remains a beloved piece of Canadian & Olympic history.
This commemorative $1 coin was minted by the @CanadianMint with a circulation mintage of approximately 10,250,000 pieces.
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In 2010 the Hudsonβs Bay company sold 3.5 million pairs of the iconic red mittens during the Vancouver Winter Olympics. π¨π¦
It generated $35 Million in support for Canadian athletes through proceeds. One of the most successful retail launches in Canadian history.
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Canadaβs minimum income required to enter the top 1% per province (2026) π¨π¦:
AB: $334,500
ON: $313,100
BC: $304,600
QC: $260,800
SK: $248,200
NL: $240,400
MB: $235,100
NS: $226,800
NB: $209,700
PE: $208,000
(National: $293,800)
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The 2010 Winter Olympics boosted Vancouver & BC: ~$2.3B to provincial GDP, ~45,000 jobs created, $1.1B in local contracts. Legacy infrastructure like the Canada Line and expanded Convention Centre still drives tourism ( 7.2% post-Games) and events today. π¨π¦π°
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π¨π¦ 1996 vs 2026 β 1-Bedroom Rent & Min Wage
1996:
β’ Rent: ~$550/mo
β’ Min Wage: ~$6.75/hr
2026:
β’ Rent: ~$2,050/mo
β’ Min Wage: ~$17.75/hr
Rent β ~3.7x
Wage β ~2.6x
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To afford a 1-bedroom apartment (30% rule, 40 hrs/week full-time), approx hourly wage needed by province π¨π¦ (2026):
BC: $45
ON: $40
NS: $39
QC: $32
AB: $31
MB: $30
NB: $29
PE: $28
SK: $26
NL: $27
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Pre-COVID (1990β2019): Canada's M2 grew steadily at 4β7% per year.
After COVID: Massive jump β double-digit growth in 2020β21, far above historical norms.
Stimulus changed the pace dramatically.
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Cost of a one-bedroom apartment in each Canadian province π¨π¦ 2026:
- BC β $2,200
- AB β $1,500
- SK β $1,300
- MB β $1,400
- ON β $2,000
- QC β $1,400
- NB β $1,200
- NS β $1,600
- PE β $1,300
- NL β $1,200
National average (1-bed): β $1,850 CAD
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