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As the Canadian national teams look to continue evolving with the global game, head coaches Casey Stoney, Jesse Marsch and Canada Soccer technical director Kenneth Heiner-Møller have come up with a plan. Instead of adopting different styles of play every time Canada gets a new head coach at the youth or senior levels, a national identity is being created. The hope is that grassroots coaches start teaching players to adopt styles that will eventually prepare them to play internationally. Japan is often cited as an example of a similar project that has flourished over the years.

A species can be assessed as endangered in Canada and still spend years waiting for Ottawa to decide whether to protect it — while the habitat it needs to survive keeps changing. A new study found that of 288 species assessed as at risk since 2017, just 17 reached the Governor in Council — the federal cabinet body that makes the final listing decision — within the recommended timeline. Another 153 — more than half — were overdue and still waiting as of Jan. 25, 2025. That includes populations of caribou, beluga whales and lake sturgeon that have been assessed as endangered or threatened while they wait for listing decisions that can trigger habitat protections and a recovery plan. The researchers say the bottleneck falls in a gap in the Species at Risk Act (SARA). Ottawa has recommended timelines for moving assessments forward, but no statutory deadline for one crucial stage of the process. The study doesn't say why the delays happen. Critics say the gap allows governments to put off tough choices between conservation and economic interests. Peter Thompson, a postdoctoral researcher in biology at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.

Noelle Menu, 37, says the pain began to darken her reality at a pivotal moment in her life — once she and her husband decided to try for kids, when she was 26. She stopped taking her birth control, which she had been on for a long period, and said she began experiencing pain she'd never had before. The pain came to define and limit her life, she said, and it seemed nothing could relieve it. She suffered through delays in diagnosis, as well as emergency room visits, a hysterectomy and being placed on waitlists stretching years to see specialists and receive treatment. At that point, it was "literally destroying my life," she said, "and to hear it’s about three to four years to see somebody here, I was just so emotional, so devastated. "Soon, she realized: "We can’t deal with it in Canada. "So Menu and her husband pulled from their savings and went into debt to seek private treatment at EndoGlobal in Tijuana, Mexico, which cost about $35,000 including airfare, a multi-day hotel stay and other costs.  It’s a journey some Canadian women suffering from endometriosis are taking because they feel their health-care system has failed them.

WorldForeign Affairs Minister Anita Anand joined her counterparts in 28 other countries in a statement condemning Iran's attacks against them and vowing to take action against anyone acting on behalf of Tehran. The statement comes after the U. K. cited Iran's involvement in a suspected plot targeting the RAF Fairford airbase in Britain. U. S., U. K. and other allies condemn Iran's attacks against them, vow to take action against proxiesCBC News · Posted: Oct 12, 2026 1:07 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 12Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Foreign Minister Anita Anand, seen at the United Nations headquarters in New York City last month, joined nearly 30 other foreign ministers in condemning Iran for its alleged involvement in a series of attacks on European soil. (Eduardo Munoz/Reuters)Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand joined her counterparts in 28 other countries in a statement condemning Iran's attacks against them and vowing to take action against anyone acting on behalf of Tehran.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said he has “some perspectives” on the Alberta independence question in a video released a week out from the referendum. OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is “worth fighting for,” exactly a week out from the referendum where Albertans will choose whether to set the province down a potential path of secession. On Thanksgiving Monday, the Prime Minister’s Office released a short video of Carney delivering some remarks, saying that this year’s holiday “is a bit different.”

Open this photo in gallery:Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks alongside Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Fort McMurray. Alta., earlier this month. The Prime Minister is pushing for the province to remain in Canada ahead of a vote on separation next week. Greg Halinda/The Canadian PressA week before Albertans vote on whether to stay a part of Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney made a Thanksgiving pitch on Monday for residents of his home province to cast ballots against taking the process of separation to the next step. The succinct video of Mr. Carney speaking from a classroom of his former high school in Edmonton was released online, a day before advance polls open for the Oct. 19 referendum. Voters will be asked whether Alberta should remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on leaving the country. Although he was born in the Northwest Territories, Mr. Carney was raised in the Alberta capital and attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School. “I grew up in Alberta,” he said. “I’m back home a lot these days because we are building big things in Alberta.” In particular, Mr. Carney cited new homes, high-speed rail and a new pipeline to the West Coast.

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October 12NewsDuration 1:56closed captionIn a video released on social media on Thanksgiving Monday, Prime Minister Mark Carney said this year's holiday is different as Albertans prepare to vote next week in a referendum on the province's future in Canada. 'Canada is facing real threats to our economy, to our security, to our way of life. We have to be strong and we are stronger together,' he said.

Canada is rapidly rethinking its global economic and trading relationships in the face of tariffs and other economic pressure from the Trump administration. As we look to strengthen ties with the European Union (EU) and build a more resilient Canadian economy, we should also look at what we can learn from our European partners about some of the challenges we share.

Protecting and conserving Canada's natural environment and wildlife is central to its national identity. The Government of Canada is committed to working with Indigenous peoples, stakeholders, and all Canadians to protect and restore critically important biodiversity. The Minister of Fisheries, the Honorable Joanne Thompson, announced that the Government of Canada is proposing to add or reclassify 15 aquatic species populations under the Species at Risk Act (SARA).

When I moved to Canada from Ukraine four years ago, I knew there would be some big cultural differences to get used to. But what I didn't expect was how many little things about everyday life in Canada would still surprise me years later. From Canada's obsession with camping and Tim Hortons coffee to the way Canadians use credit cards, pay sales tax and even treat Canada geese, there are plenty of things that still feel completely foreign to me. Don't get me wrong — there's so much I love about living in Canada. The stunning landscapes, welcoming people and sense of community have made this country feel like home. But after growing up in Ukraine, I've realized that some Canadian habits take a lot longer to get used to than others. Here are seven things about living in Canada that I still can't quite wrap my head around, even after four years. Nothing says "Canadian summer" quite like grilling outdoors. Alona Vasylieva | NarcityIt didn't take me long to realize just how much Canadians love camping. But here, camping often means towing a massive trailer into the forest — basically bringing your entire house along for the ride.

“This weekend, Canadians are gathering with family and friends for Thanksgiving. It’s a chance to slow down, reflect, and give thanks. For what and who you value most in life. As we gather, we give thanks for Canada – for the rights, freedoms, and opportunities we share. Across our provinces and territories, in communities large and small, we bring different histories, traditions, and perspectives. Canada’s founding insight is that unity is not uniformity, that our differences are strengths to nurture rather than risks to manage, and that our values serve as an unshakeable foundation. This Thanksgiving comes at a consequential moment. The world has changed, and Canada faces threats to our economy, our security, and our sovereignty. Meeting these challenges takes a strong country – and Canada is strongest when we stand together. We see that strength in Canadians supporting local businesses, buying Canadian, and looking out for their neighbours. We see it in people giving back to their communities and working to create a better future for their families. Together, these choices add up to something greater than any of us could achieve alone.