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Canadian social platforms put patriotism first in fight against U.S. tech powerhouses

The platforms are bootstrapped and backed by 2,500 Canadians as founders seek alternatives to U.S.-owned networks.

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When U.S. President Donald Trump began his second term and mused publicly about making Canada the 51st state, it inadvertently became a call to action for Jessica Glowacki and Ben Waldman. Amid the presidential barbs, the entrepreneurs each realized there was something lacking from the many available social media platforms — Canadian values.
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Two Canadian entrepreneurs have created alternative platforms for TikTok, Instagram or Facebook.

·Montreal, Canada
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When U.S. President Donald Trump began his second term and publicly referred to the idea of making Canada the 51st state, this involuntarily prompted Jessica Glowacki and Ben Waldman to take action.

·Montreal, Canada
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Canadian social platforms put patriotism first in fight against U.S. tech powerhouses

When U.S. President Donald Trump began his second term and mused publicly about making Canada the 51st state, it inadvertently became a call to action for Jessica Glowacki and Ben Waldman.

·Toronto, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Monday, July 20, 2026.
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