Peter MacKay

Congratulations to the @RoyalCdnLegion on 100 years of service! As the Legion marks this amazing milestone, I encourage everyone to visit their local branch, connect with their community and help celebrate 100 years of service, remembrance and support for Canada’s veterans.

Alex Colville was one of Canada's most celebrated painters. His work has appeared in galleries around the world, and inspired scenes in iconic movies. A veteran of the Second World War, his magic realism style is legendary. This is his story. 📸 David Cooper 🧵 1/13

Terry Fox and his parents celebrating Terry receiving the Order of Canada in the basement of their Port Coquitlam, BC house in September, 1980. Terry was the youngest recipient in Canadian history at the time. 🇨🇦

🇨🇦 #OnThisDay in 1915, the first aircraft built on a Canadian production line made its maiden flight in Toronto, marking a key milestone in early Canadian aviation history.    📸 Credit: Archives of Ontario    #CanadaRemembers #AviationHistory #WWI #CanadianHistory

Nicknamed the "Sisters of the Space Age", a rare shot of the entire Iroquois class at sea in the mid-1970s. #RCN #Photos #History

Nova Scotia lost one of our very best. Premier John Hamm OC. An extraordinary man of public service. W steady calm he served as a Dr, MLA & Premier. Our condolences to his beloved Genesta & their children John, Jeffrey and Jennifer, their families. He will be deeply missed.

I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Premier John Hamm. Dr. Hamm, as he was known for decades, made an indelible mark on the lives of thousands of Nova Scotians. First as a compassionate family physician in Pictou County and later as the premier who made big changes to set our province on a better path. Premier Hamm first entered public life as the MLA for Pictou Centre in 1993. In 1995, he was elected as the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia, and in 1999, he led the party from third place to a majority government. He was elected premier again in 2003 and retired from politics in 2006. During his time as premier, he made a landmark investment in Nova Scotia Community College, calling it an investment in the province’s future. Among his most significant achievements was his successful negotiation of the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord. He was a tireless champion for the province, and his successful Campaign for Fairness ensured Nova Scotians would be the primary beneficiaries of the province’s resources. What he said in 2001 is still relevant today: “I want Canadians to know that Nova Scotia wants to earn economic independence by our own means and once again be social and economic equals within this great country. We are asking only for what Nova Scotians were promised – as the revenues from our offshore oil and gas grow, the additional financial benefits should flow to Nova Scotians.”  I will remember Premier Hamm for his strength, his quiet dignity and for his determination to improve the lives of the people he served. At this difficult time, I send my most sincere condolences to his wife Genesta and their children John, Jeffrey and Jennifer, their families and to all who loved Premier John Hamm. In recognition of Premier Hamm’s many contributions to Nova Scotia, the flags on Province House and all provincial buildings will be half-masted.

On this day in 2000, Charles Merritt died. Born in 1908 in Vancouver, he received the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Dieppe Raid. He was taken as a POW after the raid. He escaped but was recaptured. He served in Parliament from 1945 to 1949. 📸 LAC

On this day in 1892, the Criminal Code was created. It was the first unified criminal law in Canadian history, under the direction of the Minister of Justice. It was sponsored by Justice Minister and future Prime Minister Sir John Sparrow David Thompson. 📸 LAC

Such a pleasure to see my good friend @pierrepaul-hus in the fabulous ville de Quebec. La belle ville. Warm welcoming & engaging. Vibrant culture, art, music, historic sites. This city has it all.

This photo of Winston Churchill, known as "The Roaring Lion", was taken in Ottawa in the Speaker's chamber in the Canadian Parliament on December 30th, 1941 minutes after he addressed Parliament. It was taken by Canadian-Armenian photographer, Yousuf Karsh - who arrived in Canada as a refugee in his teens. It is credited as being the most reproduced photo of all time.

Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Regina (FFH 334) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, to commence the sea phase of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, July 6. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Brown)

Eastern Canadian refineries should be powered by Western Canadian energy - not from overseas. 🇨🇦 Premier Doug Ford and I are advancing a new West-East pipeline called the Northern Shield Energy Corridor connecting Alberta oil to Ontario refineries, and eventually, European markets. This nation building project would initially move 500,000 to 800,000 barrels per day, create tens of thousands of jobs, strengthen our economy, and help Canada receive full value for our world class resources. Alberta has the energy Canada that the world needs. Now it’s time to build the infrastructure to deliver it.

German aerospace company signs 10-year deal to use Nova Scotia space launch pad globalnews.ca/news/11956387/…

Fifteen years after the end of Canada’s combat mission in Afghanistan, we honour the more than 40,000 Canadians who served in the longest combat operation in Canada’s history. We will never forget. Read more: ow.ly/kqav50Zl58l #CanadaRemembers

Canada and the United States both celebrated their birthdays this week. Warren Kinsella, a columnist with the Toronto Sun, argues that America is failing under President Trump. You can agree or disagree with that view, but the economic data tells a more nuanced story. It's always worth looking at the numbers before embracing the narrative.

DND official rebuked for custom-made business card featuring F-35s. From the pen of my colleague @danlebla cbc.ca/news/politics/…

WORLD RECORD!!! 🚨 Summer McIntosh takes down the Women’s 200m Butterfly World Record with a 2:01.65 at the Canadian Trials 🇨🇦🤯 Breaking Liu Zige’s World Record that had stood for 17 years.

The Canadian Snowbirds flew over NYC on July 4 celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States alongside other allied forces. The Snowbirds were joined by over 100 other aircraft including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Source: Instagram@match_eh

The Canadian destroyer HMCS Nipigon (DDH 266) underway during the NATO Exercise North Star '91, circa September 1991. Photo: U.S. Navy, Wikimedia Commons #RCN