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MAJOR THEMES

See at a glance the major themes that have filled the news in 2017. The media prominence score is an index collected weekly by INFLUENCE in order to publish its "Top 5 News of the Week "every Monday.


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NAFTA Negotiations

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Asylum Seekers Coming in From the US

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January 16-22

Donald Trump's inauguration

11.98%

January 23-29

Trump talks about renegotiating NAFTA

2.21%

January 30 - February 5

Attack on a mosque in Quebec city

11,78%

February 13-19

First meeting between Trudeau and Trump

3,59%

February 27 - March 5

NHL trade deadline

3,28%

March 13-19

Major snowstorm hits Ontario and moves to eastern Canada

1,54%

March 20-26

Federal Budget

4,78%

March 20-26

Trudeau government plans to legalize marijuana by July 2018

1,66%

April 3-9

Battle of Vimy Ridge 100-year Commemoration

3,82%

April 24-30

Elections in British Colombia

1,74%

May 8-14

Floods in eastern Canada and in the Okanagan

6,15%

May 22-29

Terror attack in Manchester

8,20%

June 5-11

NHL: Penguins win second straight Stanley Cup

2,90%

June 19-25

NHL Draft

3,78%

June 26 - July 2

Canada 150 Celebrations

9,43%

July 3-9

Formal apology and $10.5 million to Omar Khadr

1,89%

July 31 - August 6

Surge in the number of asylum seekers coming from the United States

0,53%

10 au 16 juillet

50e édition du Festival d'été de Québec

4,05%

September 4-10

Hurricane Harvey

5,82%

September 11-17

Hurricane Irma

5,49%

September 25 - October 1

NFL players take a knee

1,50%

October 2-8

Las Vegas Attack

5,45%

October 2-8

Edmonton Attack

1,46%

October 9-15

Harvey Weinstein Scandal

1,15%

October 16-22

Bill Morneau Scandal

0,97%

October 16-22

The Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie dies at 53

3,57%

November 12-18

Remembrance Day

4,95%

October 16-22

Grey Cup: Argonauts win 27-24 over Stampeders

4,72%

Donald Trump's inauguration

In his inaugural speech, Donald Trump promises to put America First.

Attack on a mosque in Quebec city

Premier Couillard gives an emotional speech after the attack on a mosque in Quebec city. With him, Quebec mayor Régis Labeaume and Minister of Public Safety, Martin Coiteux.

Floods in eastern Canada and in the Okanagan

The terrible floods that hit several regions of Canada in 2017 are worrisome for the coming years, particularly because of climate change that could well worsen the situation.

Terror attack in Manchester

The terrifying images captured by the victims of the Manchester attacks were compiled and edited by CNN in a chilling account of the event.

Canada 150 Celebrations

Canada celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2017, but the party didn't always go so smoothly.

Las Vegas Attack

The haunting images and sound captured by the victims of the attack in Las Vegas show a very dark side of humanity. The United States can't seem to escape gun violence and every mass shooting reignites the debate surrounding gun control.

Grey Cup: Argonauts win 27-24 over Stampeders

In a suspenseful battle for the ages, the Argonauts defeated the Stampeders at the Grey Cup final.

The Tragically Hip frontman
Gord Downie Dies at 53

The legendary frontman of The Tragically Hip lost his battle against cancer and passed away at the age of 53. Justin Trudeau gave an impassioned tribute to his friend.