Parliamentarians treat ‘Olympics hangover’ at Hill Ski Day
MPs and Senators celebrated sport, and addressed concerns raised by Canadian Olympic officials who called for more funding as the nation closed the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games with 21 medals.
Faster, higher, stronger—together
During the Olympics, sports fans can find space to recognize, celebrate, and suffer with competitors from other countries whose politics are not our cup of tea.
Senators push Canada to host future Olympics as committee eyes potential bid for 2038
As Canada faces threats to its sovereignty, Ontario Senator Marnie McBean says hosting an Olympics is a surefire way to create national unity and demonstrate Canadian strength.
‘A catalyst for change’: MPs bullish on Heated Rivalry’s impact on Canadian hockey culture
The Crave television sensation about two closeted male hockey players has reached viewers across the globe—but MPs say they think the show’s most important effects will be felt close to home.
‘Year of sport’: SecState van Koeverden pitches Canada as ‘best host nation in the world’ ahead of 2026 World Cup
Athletics ‘are a great way to open doors,’ says Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden. But although the World Cup excitement is ‘undeniable,’ human rights concerns, and hockey’s ‘reckoning’ in 2025 have left Canadian fans feeling ‘deeply conflicted,’ counters NDP critic Gord Johns.
Welcome to the ‘Trade War World Cup’
All the countries sending athletes to next year’s event have been struggling with the damage caused by Donald Trump’s tariffs.
The joys of winter biking aren’t without politics
It’s hard to believe something beneficial could be so controversial.
Embracing ‘Canada’s team’: politicos unite in support for Toronto Blue Jays ahead of World Series run
‘I’m delighted that we’re all swept up in it because we need some positivity in Canada right now,’ says former Conservative strategist Tim Powers.
Want to tackle national pride? Give Canadian women’s rugby a try
As Canada’s senior women’s rugby squad heads into a World Cup final, the country can take a lesson from their passionate and disciplined approach.
Fifty years of friendship, still going strong
Every September, for the past several years, I have been getting together with women who played on my high school basketball team a half-century ago.
