Canada men’s soccer team forms players association as World Cup money talks continue
Global News
The Canadian men's soccer team has formed a players association as compensation negotiations continue with Canada Soccer.
The Canadian men’s soccer team has formed a players association as compensation negotiations continue with Canada Soccer.
The players and their governing body are attempting to strike a deal in advance of the November World Cup in Qatar.
The men are following the lead of the Canadian women’s team, which is represented by the Canadian Soccer Players Association (CSPA).
The news came in a release Thursday from Canada Soccer, which said it had “agreed to voluntarily recognize” the Canadian Men’s National Soccer Team Players Association (CMNSTPA).
Canada Soccer said the association covers players who have been called into any men’s national team camp since January 2021.
Earl Cochrane, Canada’s Soccer’s general secretary, says the players association “creates a single point of contact now.”
“It just streamlines things for us and make it easier. We can have regular dialogue. We know where to go for answers and they know where to come (for) questions,” he said in an interview.
“There’s reason to be optimistic, based on the fact that they’ve made this step,” he added. “And I think now it’s just continuing what we were doing prior, getting to a point where we find an agreement and get this over the line well in advance of Qatar.”
A mother who was struck by a vehicle, along with the father and three other children, has now died from her injuries in hospital just over a month after the collision.
Erin McQueen believes her tools were stolen on Nov.16 while her truck was parked in Kelowna near Ellis Street and Clement Avenue.
"I am fighting for my daughter." How one Regina family is looking to the community to help raise money for a potentially live saving trip to the United States.
Kingston hosts the 59th Vanier Cup, featuring Laval vs. Laurier, promising excitement, economic impact, and family-friendly events. Full details on the big game.
Saskatchewan has been battling an increase in overdoses for many years. But based on recent data, Saskatchewan’s response to drug toxicity may be working.
A council representing Montreal and the suburban municipalities will vote on whether to stop the practice in the six West Island suburbs that treat their water with fluoride.
Trudeau said he would prefer the North American free trade agreement to remain in place, but that Ottawa was 'leaving all doors open' to secure Canadian interests.
The Florida Republican's announcement came one day after meeting with senators in an effort to win their support for his confirmation to lead the Justice Department.
Quebec's finance minister painted a positive picture of the province's finances, saying the province had a stronger-than-expected recovery from last year's economic slowdown.
Kingston ranks No. 2 in Canada for winter non-monogamy hot spots, reflecting its openness to alternative relationships.
Heffel Fine Art Auction House says “Masset, Q.C.I.” sold for $290,000 at its fall sale Wednesday night, above a presale estimate of $100,000 to $200,000.