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March 18, 2027

World Permafrost Thaw Day leads today's complete edition for Canada.

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Thursday, March 18, 2027

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Stunning aerial view of Norilsk's natural landscape with thawing snow and winding waterways.
Regional/Cultural Day

World Permafrost Thaw Day

Permafrost covers 40% of Canada's land surface. It is thawing. This is one of the country's most significant environmental stories - affecting Indigenous communities, infrastructure, and the global climate.

Colorful snack packages neatly displayed in a supermarket aisle showcasing Asian food variety.
Regional/Cultural Day

Products of Tuvalu Day

You acknowledge that Tuvalu, as a remote Pacific atoll nation of fewer than 12,000 people, produces no global commercial brands. You recognize instead that Tuvalu is known for its subsistence fishing and coconut exports, with imported brands from Australia and New Zealand dominating island stores.