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May 2026
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Unusual Activity
May 2026
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Apr 27
May 4
May 11
May 18
Week of May 18, compared to 12-week average
Only 41 topics this week (2x the usual 86)
Tone shifted: 52% cooperative vs usual 74%
Active Narratives
21
Canada must diversify trade beyond the US
13
The Western Hemisphere is America's sphere
from United States
12
Canadian sovereignty is under unprecedented US pressure
2
The Arctic is Canadian sovereign territory
Economy
148
Economy
· Investment
31%
Energy Resources
· Oil Gas
16%
Economy
· Trade
11%
7
Canada needs to move faster on major energy, infrastructure projects after years of delays, CIBC head says
4
US issues new Cuba sanctions as UN experts warn of ‘energy starvation’
4
Shopify Guides for Weaker Second-Quarter Profitability Amid Climbing Expenses
4
Canada-US oil pipeline nears commitment milestone
2
Rocket Report: Starship launch delayed, German launch company may aid Canada
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Politics
114
Diplomacy
· Bilateral Relations
25%
Governance
· Election
17%
Governance
· Executive Action
17%
6
Canada’s most oil-rich province could vote on breaking away
5
Alberta separatist group submits petition calling for referendum
3
China's top diplomat to boost 'new partnership' with Canada visit - International - World
3
Canada must seek non-U.S. trade partners to offset ‘vulnerabilities,’ Carney tells global summit
3
Carney says plan in the works for 24 Sussex Drive
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Security
58
Security
· Law Enforcement
37%
Security
· Organized Crime
20%
Security
· Terrorism
15%
2
20-year-old Prabhjot Singh deported from Canada after involvement in extortion-related crimes
2
Bookie allegedly shot dead by Khalistani shooters in Canada; gang links under probe
1
Search intensifies for missing 14-year-old Toronto girl
1
Political-criminal network dismantled in Morelos; mayor arrested
1
Peruvian mayor tasers advisor in office
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Society
57
Health Environment
· Public Health
33%
Society
· Protest
16%
Society
· Human Rights
10%
4
Air France flight diverted to Canada after US Ebola restrictions block passenger
3
Gunfire outside new Cricket Canada president’s house amid corruption scandal and ICC funding freeze
3
Passenger on cruise ship tests positive for hantavirus in Canada
3
Health Canada approves generic Ozempic from Apotex, country’s largest drug maker
2
Montreal strippers threaten to strike during the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix weekend
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