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May 2026
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Security
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Unusual Activity
May 2026
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Jun ›
Apr 27
May 4
May 11
Week of May 11, compared to 12-week average
Only 1 topics this week (81x the usual 81)
Tone shifted: 50% cooperative vs usual 76%
Active Narratives
9
Canada must diversify trade beyond the US
8
Canadian sovereignty is under unprecedented US pressure
7
The Western Hemisphere is America's sphere
from United States
Economy
78
Economy
· Investment
37%
Economy
· Trade
15%
Energy Resources
· Oil Gas
13%
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
Canadian Natural president says oil sands growth dependent on new West Coast pipeline
2
Canada unveils C$1 billion loan program for tariff-impacted industries
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Politics
60
Diplomacy
· Bilateral Relations
18%
Governance
· Election
18%
Governance
· Executive Action
16%
6
Canada’s most oil-rich province could vote on breaking away
5
Alberta separatist group submits petition calling for referendum
3
Carney says plan in the works for 24 Sussex Drive
3
Public-private health care model coming to Alberta breaches Canada Health Act, legal expert argues
2
Canada to be first non-European nation at EPC summit as Carney seeks allies
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Security
28
Security
· Law Enforcement
43%
Security
· Organized Crime
19%
Security
· Terrorism
19%
2
Bookie allegedly shot dead by Khalistani shooters in Canada; gang links under probe
1
Man arrested for drive by gel pellet gun shootings of Toronto Jews, one outside synagogue
1
Three Indian-origin men convicted of couple’s murder in Canada
1
Calls grow for Toronto police review after history of data breaches at 12 Division revealed
1
CJNG recruiter 'El Cabo' arrested in Teuchitlán
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Society
19
Health Environment
· Public Health
22%
Society
· Human Rights
17%
Society
· Protest
17%
3
Health Canada approves generic Ozempic from Apotex, country’s largest drug maker
2
US and Russia fuelling separatist debate in Canada, new report says
1
2026 ‘most violent year in recent memory’ for Canada’s Jews, B’nai Brith warns
1
Alberta separatists push for October independence referendum
1
Israel targeting Christians in Palestine linked to their Palestinian identity: Former UN rapporteur Lynk
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