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Executive Chairman, @navltd

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Jaime Watt
1 year
Thrilled to announce that my debut book, What I Wish I Said: Confessions of a Columnist is available for presale on Amazon now:   It will also be in fine book stores everywhere starting June 15! Learn more at:
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OPI is pleased to announce @jaimewatt 's debut book "What I Wish I Said" encapsulates a columnist's worst nightmare Did I get that right? With contributions from @apratte & @EditorCooke @MandaGroup @quillandquire @TorontoStar @reviewcanada @navltd
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Not one for personal tweets but today Paul & I mark 24 yrs. From the great joys of raising a family and building a biz to the sadness of burying my sis & dad & caring for my mum in the autumn of her life, we’ve done it all together. More than I could ever have dreamt of.
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No one spoke for Brian Mulroney. So I won't even try. If you've read his Memoirs, you'll know they're filled with extracts from his diary. Yesterday—instinctually—I found myself turning to the final entry: June 27, 1993. Here's, in part, what he wrote. "I actually did govern
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This morning, in the pews of Montreal's majestic Notre-Dame Basilica, I stood amongst Canadians from across our nation and dignitaries from around the world. We stood to celebrate, cherish and remember The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney and the impact he had not just on the
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. @JustinTrudeau just delivered the most amazing speech @egalecanada dinner. Every politician in Canada should take a lead from him. His speech will change people’s lives. #cdnpoli
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Some anniversaries you celebrate with champagne. Those are the ones that fill you with joy. Others, you honour with reflection. Those fill you with purpose. This one is a mix of both. Two years ago, I had a kidney transplant; a transplant made possible by my partner Paul's
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5 years
We have lost the very embodiement of everything that is good and noble and decent about public life today. Heartfelt condolences to all those close to Michael Wilson #Cdnpoli
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7 years
Best line from Obama's @Canada2020 speech "You're entitled to your own opinion. You're not entitled to your own facts."
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5 years
What an amazing Father’s Day card. The world is getting to be a better place after all. #FathersDay2019
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5 years
Made a point of shaking the hand of every @TorontoPolice officer I saw at @PrideToronto today. Each one lived the tps motto: to serve and protect EVERY citizen. #cdnpoli
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6 years
Don’t let anyone ever tell you that this month’s Pride celebration doesn’t still matter. My @TorontoStar column on #LGBTPride
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4 years
20 years ago this April, we started Navigator with the vision of a workplace where every colleague is respected for who they are and inclusion is championed. On this #InternationalDayofPink we recognize that diversity is not just a point of pride but also our greatest asset.
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5 years
Nothing beats lunch at The Works with my Mum.
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Late today, I started over. And for the better. News of Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis compelled me to rewrite my column this week. For someone who has dealt with a life-threatening illness of their own, her powerful words reminded me of what's truly important in this life.
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5 years
So proud to walk w ⁦ @caseyhouseTO ⁩ Ontario’s AIDS/HIV hospital w ⁦ @celliottability ⁩ Ontario’s min of health in #PrideTO parade #ontpoli
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5 years
So proud to host Time person of the year ⁦ @mariaressa ⁩ at ⁦ @navltd ⁩ tonight for Democracy Exchange summit opening. #cdnpoli #ontpoli
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6 years
Grocery store self checkout is especially useful when you don’t want anyone to see you bought the cinnamon bun flavour Oreo cookies.
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Today, politics stopped at the water’s edge ⁦ @JustinTrudeau ⁩ spoke for all Canadians at the D Day ceremony at Juno. #cdnpoli #NormandyLandings
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Look who is proud today ! #ontpoli
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Jaime Watt
6 years
Part 1: Selecting @fordnation as its leader was a high risk, high reward choice for the Ontario PC Party — and contrary to what critics believe, his greatest strength is his authenticity and straight-talking style: @TorontoStar #onpoli
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5 years
The people of Caen have not forgotten the Canadians who landed here 75 years ago. #NormandyLandings
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8 years
It's not just elections in the air this fall, it's an amazing autumn as well. From our balcony.
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Jaime Watt
3 years
Thrilled to announce the opening of Navigator ( @navltd )'s new Ottawa office, led by Graham Fox ( @Foxgw ) and Matt Barnes ( @MatthewRAB ), two seasoned public affairs executives with invaluable experience in policy development, reputation management, and strategic communications.
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CBC
6 years
Watch @petermansbridge deliver a stirring speech after accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award at the #CdnScreenAwards
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Jaime Watt
5 years
For the fourth year in a row, Canadian politicos from all banners kick back with @navltd for an afternoon of camaraderie and cold drinks at #NavDustUp #CalgaryStampede 🤠 #yyc #cdnpoli
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A night reminiscent of the old Ottawa days 2night. 7 pm’s celebrate one of their own on his 90th bday: John Turner and in doing so pay tribute to the nobility of public service. #cdnpoli
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Jaime Watt
8 years
Glorious view from my reading chair this am. A glorious old fashioned white Canadian Chriatmas
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"Homelessness should have always been at the top of the public policy list. But, for years, it has consistently been allowed to slip down that list by governments of all stripes and at all levels. Why? Because collectively we didn’t care enough to demand better."
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5 years
Henry has just made Oh Henry ice cream for his 5 bday using mis en place method!
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Jaime Watt
6 years
Looking forward to our Ontario post-election research panel tomorrow at noon at @navltd . Find out why Ontario voted for @fordnation and what it means for you. Tune in:
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Jaime Watt
5 years
Jennie is, of course, correct.
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Jenni Byrne
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He disclosed his relationship with the Irving’s to the Ethics Commissioner. This was approved, and he is conflicted out of dealing with Irving issues in cabinet. I lost my Mom to cancer and would have gotten on the plane like he and his family did. 💯 #cdnpoli
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5 years
Such a fun night with my friends and the best Navigator alum ever. #Navigator #navigay
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"…only 14 per cent of Canadians intend to vote based on Trudeau’s pandemic performance." "This is no backward-looking election…to relitigate the past…Canadians are focused on what’s ahead." That creates fertile ground for Singh's NDP. #elxn44 #cdnpoli
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Jaime Watt
6 years
Just left @TorontoSymphony Messiah concert. No better way to nourish your soul at this time of year.
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Jaime Watt
4 years
They shall not grow old as we who are left grow old; Age will not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. We will remember them. #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers
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Jaime Watt
9 years
How nice r the Star Brite cleaners on Roncessvalle? http://t.co/h0WJXcbVcv
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Jaime Watt
6 years
The LGBTQ community needs protection
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Toronto Star
6 years
Opinion: Toronto police culture still harms LGBTQ community
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3 years
Last night we participated in the @caseyhouseTO virtual June's HIV+ Eatery to fight the stigma that remains around HIV/AIDS. It was a wonderful evening supporting a very important organization #JunesAtHome
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@navltd ⁩ remembers. #cdnpoli
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Jaime Watt
4 years
Partisan debate about renovations to the prime minister's official country residence have largely missed the point: Canada's official residences are symbols which belong to all of us. Read my @TorontoStar column this week. #CDNPoli #HarringtonLake
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Jaime Watt
5 years
Once again @LGLizDowdeswell has knocked it out of the park with her #speakingofdemocracy exhibit. She sets the standard for lg’s. #cdnpoli #ontpoli
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5 years
If performances at last night’s press gallery dinner are any indication it’s going to be an interesting 2 way race b/twn Trudeau and Scheer with Singh a non factor. #cdnpoli
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Jaime Watt
8 years
Feeling just a tad fool is that it took me so long to switch to iPhone. Turns out Paul was right all along.
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Jaime Watt
5 years
All team ⁦ @navltd ⁩ is Irish today.
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Jaime Watt
6 years
I am thrilled to announce @truebynav . This delivers on @navltd ’s ongoing strategy of staying at the forefront of the changing landscape of public affairs communications and helping our clients reach their goals.
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Navigator
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@navltd acquires @HaddonStrategy and partners with @GroundforceLive to launch a new creative and digital agency named @truebynav . Our team will offer significant expertise in creative content creation, digital activation and community management.
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Jaime Watt
6 years
Presenting on issue and reputation management with my @navltd colleagues Deirdre McMurdy, Philippe Gervais, @JohnDelacourt of @ensightcanada and our friends at the @iveybusiness at the @YPO conference in Ottawa.
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Jaime Watt
5 years
Early start this am w ⁦ @cbchh ⁩ talking about guess what ? #cdnpoli #newscbc
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Jaime Watt
8 years
Taken today outside Toronto's Albany Club.
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Jaime Watt
6 years
50 people in line at Tiny’s Flores at 6:50 Feb 14. All men !
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5 years
Very proud of this new initiative. Congrats on o my @navltd colleagues.
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Navigator
5 years
We are thrilled to announce that Navigator has been accredited by the @LawSocietyLSO to deliver continuing professional development content for lawyers. To learn more about our accreditation, click here: #law #LSO
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1 year
"Canada’s organ donor rates are significantly lower than the U.S., Spain, and France. And I can’t imagine any Canadians who thinks that’s OK."
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Jaime Watt
6 years
Today, we’re thrilled to announce @navltd becomes the first public affairs firm in Canada to join the @BlockchainRI to support their work in studying the impact #blockchain technology on business, government and society:
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Jaime Watt
6 years
I am excited to extend an invitation to an evening in conversation with @MargaretAtwood and the CBC’s Michael Enright. The event is in support of the @LRCmag and will begin at 6pm on November 15. Tickets and more information available at: .
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Jaime Watt
5 years
Meeting of the Canadian news broadcast hall of fame. Craig Oliver is just out of the picture at PM Turner’s 90 bday party. #cdnpoli
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Jaime Watt
7 years
The Insiders make their radio debut! Tune in to the House tomorrow at 9 AM on @cbcradio
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Jaime Watt
4 years
“Crises reveal our character — how good we are, how kind we are. And if you know where to look for it, that character and that kindness is where you will find our strength.” In case you missed it, read my Sunday @TorontoStar column.
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Jaime Watt
8 years
Pleased to announce our new office in Montreal! Navigator's footprint is now truly national.
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6 years
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Excited for my first appearance w @WendyMesleyCBC on her kick ass new show
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Jaime Watt
5 years
It's not too late for Scheer to have his own come-to-Judy moment @TorontoStar #cdnpoli #pride
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Toronto Star
5 years
That’s why it is so difficult to understand how Scheer can profess respect for all Canadians but be unable to categorically state that homosexuality is not a sin, writes Jaime Watt.
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Jaime Watt
7 years
Last Insiders tonight with @petermansbridge @kathleenmonk and @GandalfGroup . We've had a great run! Thanks to the team.
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Jaime Watt
4 years
Now more than ever, leaders must understand that our compliance for the greater good will not erode our defence of fundamental liberties. #CANpoli #ONPoli #EUpoli
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Jaime Watt
7 years
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8 years
Just left the Ont Leg after Throne Speech. Still powerful in 2016 to see two women LG and Premier walk in together #onpoli
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Jaime Watt
8 years
Great afternoon spent with @RotmanEMBA students discussing the relationship between gov't and business. #cdnpoli
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Jaime Watt
4 months
There is a so-called golden rule in politics: the higher the ascent, the greater the fall. But Prime Minister Mulroney demonstrated that with a willingness to spend political capital for the greater good of Canada, leaders can transcend this rule. His efforts offer a blueprint
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5 years
A brilliant addition to the team @brayden_akers
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Navigator
5 years
We’re thrilled to welcome @Brayden_Akers to @navltd as a Senior Consultant in our Toronto office. Brayden comes to us from the Ford government where he served as Director of Communications to Ontario’s Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines.
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5 years
Nothing like #Vancouver on a beautiful sunny day. And spring is here !
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6 years
Just watched the debate. So proud of #onpc Three did well @fordnation @celliottability @C_Mulroney @TGranicAllen was a disgrace. #ontpoli
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Jaime Watt
5 years
The 15th 519 gala got off to an on time start. Best tribute possible to its fairy godfather. Salah Bachir. @519
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Jaime Watt
6 years
Wondering how the #Ontario election will affect your organization? @navltd ’s research team takes a deeper dive into why people voted the way they did, and what it means for you. Reserve your spot for our post-election research study webinar: #onpoli
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3 years
A wonderful event for a great cause. Congrats to @hunterknifton and the team
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Navigator
3 years
Navigator was pleased to sponsor @openarmsTO ’s fundraiser earlier this week. The event raised over $45,000 for the @IDRFcanada , which will go directly towards helping resettle Afghan refugees in Canada. Congratulations to all those involved.
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Powerful message from AFN chief Perry Bellegrade on the need for all of us to work together as he says “none of us is going anywhere”. #cdnpoli @Empire_Club
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Jaime Watt
4 years
Today is #WorldAIDSDay . A day to pause a moment and reflect on all the partners and friends we lost to that horrible pandemic over 39 years—and to remember the battle continues to this day. Thank you to @CANFAR , @caseyhouseTO , our health workers and others for never stopping.
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4 years
Does fox news’ #Tucker Carlson not know the capital of Canada or was he insulting us when he just mispronounced Ottawa ?
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Jaime Watt
7 years
Fantastic evening for the @LRCmag . Thank you Margaret Macmillan for your thoughtful and timely talk.
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Jaime Watt
6 years
Writing a three-part series for the @TorontoStar , advising each of the main provincial party leaders on their best path to winning a majority government on June 7.
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Jaime Watt
4 years
I am very proud to announce @navltd 's Canadian Centre for the Purpose of the Corporation, led by @BrianGallantNB . While this initiative predates COVID-19 and is not a response to it, its launch could not be more timely. More updates to come. #CDNbiz
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Big day for OCAD U and our graduands. Great honour for me to be board of governors chair. Pic w Chancellor Bachir. President Diamond. Provost Langill. #ocadu
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A lion in winter. Turner just said “as the oldest person in the room? I am allowed to say whatever the hell I want”. #cdnpoli
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Jaime Watt
4 years
Proud to support #BellLetsTalk
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Jaime Watt
9 years
Mon am goal: get through intvw w @mattgallowaycbc #metromorning w/out saying #peegate
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Jaime Watt
11 years
Just watched Premier Wynne and her partner, Jane, walk into the Ont Leg with the LG. Never let anyone say it isn't a big deal.
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6 years
Wondering what Ford’s win will mean for you? @navltd just finished research across Ontario to examine why people voted the way they did and how the results will impact gov’t decision making. Reserve your spot for our June 13 webcast to hear our findings:
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Jaime Watt
4 years
There's no doubt government and business leaders will be judged by how they acted in this time of crisis #canpoli #ONpoli #COVID19
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Star Opinion
4 years
COVID-19 is a catalyst for change as much as a crisis #StarOpinion
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Jaime Watt
8 years
The unglamorous life of a Member of Parliament: Watt via @torontostar #ThePoliticsPage #cdnpoli
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Jaime Watt
3 years
Last week's CPC convention was an opportunity to strike the difficult balance the Party will need in the next election. By gambling on change, Erin O'Toole took a crucial step in the right direction. Read my Sunday @TorontoStar piece. #cpcconvention
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Jaime Watt
5 years
@JimWatsonOttawa @OttawaCitizen Very proud of Mayor Watson today
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Jaime Watt
1 year
Such a fun night at the annual @navltd party at the @calgarystampede this week. Over 600 old and new friends joined us. The team really out did themselves this year.
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