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Boston Globe
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Canadians are livid. Americans have no clue.
President Trump had taken to calling Canada the 51st state and just imposed 25 percent tariffs on Canadian exports (which he may now raise to Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up It felt like the whole country was watching the series and yearning for Canada to stick it to America. Canadians were sick of being bullied and this was their chance to hit back on their turf (which is to say, ice). So when Connor McDavid scored the winning goal in overtime that night, there was a collective release. Justin Trudeau even took to social media, to say 'You can't take our country — and you can't take our game.' Advertisement It may not be apparent from this side of the border, but Trump's bellicose 51st state talk is downright terrifying for Canadians, many of whom are unironically comparing themselves to Ukrainians before the Russian invasion. The economic uncertainty caused by the tariffs has already cost jobs and investment in Canada, with Deloitte anticipating a 'modest recession' this year. Canadians are in fight-or-flight mode. Brady Tkachuk of Team USA and Devon Toews of Team Canada in the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off championship game at TD Garden in February. Bruce Bennett/Getty The writer Stephen Marche, my one-time professional collaborator and compatriot (all Canadians really do know each other, you see), described it this way in the Over the last few months, I've been asked a question I never anticipated getting when we decided to move here: How far are you going to let it go before you decide it's no longer safe? My beloved aunt even warned me not to be 'the last to leave.' I recognize that this sounds insane to most Americans. And yet, I get the sense that they don't appreciate how thick the border has gotten in the Canadian psyche. The first year after we moved here our pullout sofa was constantly occupied by visiting friends and family. But the visits have come to a halt since January. After the tariffs were announced, my brother-in-law and sister-in-law canceled their Martha's Vineyard booking for this summer. My mother-in-law was even reluctant to cross the border to see her grandkids because she's heard too many stories about border agents checking cellphones and detaining travelers. (In the end, she came and ran into no problems at the border.) Advertisement In late June, Maine Governor Janet Mills spent a few days in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia begging Canadian tourists to come back to her state. On CBC News, she argued the travel boycott wasn't hurting Donald Trump. 'You're only hurting your friends,' she chided. It was a bit tone deaf to Canadian ears. How are we supposed to feel for New England B&B owners, when our economy — our country — is under existential threat? The fervor with which Canadians are rejecting America right now may be hurting innocent bystanders in relatively blue northern New England, but Canadians aren't really doing nuance right now. They just want someone — anyone, goddammit — in the United States to understand how angry they are. A Liquor Control Board of Ontario employee removes American wine from shelves in a Toronto shop in March. Laura Proctor/Associated Press Many Canadians follow every twist and turn of American politics and they know you can't name a single one of our premiers. It can be exhilarating to observe with a sense of smug superiority, like watching Gilead from the safety of your couch. But now, America is coming for Canada and it's not just a game on CNN. Canadians have had a longstanding subconscious fear about being on the other side of the world's longest undefended border, with so much fresh water, oil, and critical minerals on our side. Our military is a fraction of America's. Now the Arctic ice is melting and those resources are in the sights of so many nations. I consume Canadian news every day, but the anger still shocked me when I was in Ottawa a couple months ago. Every single grocery store aisle touted Canadian products. Every newscast seemed to include a story about finding a wine to replace your favorite California red. Advertisement Canadians are desperately reaching for some sense of control as they watch the post World War II order they've invested in fall to pieces. And as long as they've got the Loonie, they won't spend a single one supporting the American economy. My mother wouldn't even make her 'world-famous' Caesar salad when I was in town because the only romaine lettuce she could buy was imported from America. She tried to find some from Mexico or grown in a Canadian hothouse, but just couldn't. So she roasted carrots in maple syrup and Barefoot-Contessa-levels of butter from Canadian dairy farms. The revenge tasted sweet that night. Understand, something has broken that will not easily be fixed or simply go away in four years. Even if there is a trade deal over the summer, there's a fundamental distrust now. Canadians have turned away from America. Kristin Nelson can be reached at
Canada News.Net
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Canada News.Net
Canada names assistant coaches for 2026 Olympics
(Photo credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images) The Team Canada coaching staff for the 2026 Winter Olympics will have a very familiar appearance. The same NHL head coaches that helped bench boss Jon Cooper guide the Canadians to gold in the 4 Nations Face-Off in February will don jackets and ties for the Milano Cortina competition in Italy. Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy, former Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer and new Philadelphia Flyers coach Rick Tocchet will work with NHL players in the Olympics for the first time in a dozen years. The NHL has not allowed players to participate since the 2014 Sochi Olympics. 'This group of coaches will provide consistency and a winning pedigree to our team, and I know our players will greatly benefit from this world-class coaching staff,' Cooper, head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning, said in a statement. 'I look forward to working alongside all seven as we look to replicate our 4 Nations success on the Olympic stage in February.' Cassidy, 60, guided Vegas to a Stanley Cup title in his first season at the helm in 2023. He previously served as bench boss in Washington (2002-04) and Boston (2016-22), leading the Bruins to a berth in the finals in the 2018-19 season. DeBoer, 57, has served as a head coach for 17 NHL seasons, leading Florida (2008-11), New Jersey (2011-15), San Jose (2015-19), Vegas (2019-22) and Dallas (2022-25). He piloted the Stars to three consecutive Western Conference finals, but could not get to the Stanley Cup Finals, as he did with the Devils (2012) and Sharks (2016). Tocchet, 61, was hired to lead the Flyers in May after three campaigns with the Vancouver Canucks. He won the Jack Adams Award, given to the league's top head coach, in 2024. Tocchet, who enjoyed 18 seasons a rugged forward in the NHL (1984-2002), also had coaching stints in Tampa Bay (2008-10) and Arizona (2017-21). Team Canada general manager Doug Armstrong (St. Louis Blues GM) headed up the group that made the selections, along with assistant GMs Julien BriseBois (Tampa Bay), Jim Nill (Dallas) and Don Sweeney (Boston), director of player personnel Kyle Dubas (Pittsburgh) and Cooper. 'It was important to bring back our elite coaches and support staff from the 4 Nations Face-Off, as this is a group that provides familiarity to our team and brings a desire to help our athletes perform at their best,' Armstrong said. 'Each individual brings unique NHL and international experience to our team, and all staff members will play a key role in Team Canada's preparation and performance. We know everyone is excited for the opportunity to represent Canada at the Olympic Winter Games and wear the Maple Leaf with pride in Italy.' The men's hockey competition in Milan will take place Feb. 11-22, 2026.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lightning's Jon Cooper Keeps Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off Coaching Staff Intact For 2026 Olympics
Tampa Bay Lightning and Team Canada coach Jon Cooper will keep his 2025 4 Nations Face-Off winning coaching staff as is for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Canada and Cooper went on to win the event, defeating Team USA in the finals in overtime thanks to a goal by Connor McDavid. At the 4 Nations, Canada had a great blend of skill and grit, with each player buying into Cooper's philosophies. Joining Cooper on his staff were Rick Tocchet, Bruce Cassidy, Pete DeBoer and Misha Donskov as assistant coaches, who will all return for the Milan-Cortina Olympics. Goaltending consultant David Alexander, director of performance analysis James Emery and video co-ordinator Elliott Mondou round out the staff. "After a successful 4 Nations Face-Off, I am excited to welcome Bruce, Peter, Rick, Misha, David, James and Elliott back to Canada's coaching staff for 2026 Olympic Winter Games, as this is a highly skilled group of coaches that bring impressive resumés to our staff," Cooper said in a release. "This group of coaches will provide consistency and a winning pedigree to our team, and I know our players will greatly benefit from this world-class coaching staff." The previously announced management staff feature GM Doug Armstrong, assistant GMs Julien BriseBois, Jim Nill and Don Sweeney and director of player personnel Kyle Dubas. The first six players named to Team Canada in June are Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon, Sam Reinhart, Cale Makar and Lightning forward Brayden Point. Anthony Cirelli and Brandon Hagel featured on Canada's rosters at the 4 Nations Face-Off and are expected to make the Olympic roster.
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Jon Cooper, Bruce Cassidy, Rick Tocchet, and Peter DeBoer reunite to coach Team Canada at 2026 Olympic Games
Jon Cooper will return behind the bench for Team Canada at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, and he won't be going alone. Hockey Canada announced on Monday that Cooper's support staff from the recent 4 Nations Face-Off triumph, Bruce Cassidy, Rick Tocchet, and Peter DeBoer will once again join him as assistant coaches, forming a familiar and experienced group aiming for Olympic gold. Jon Cooper brings back 4 Nations Face-Off staff for Milan Olympic run After guiding Team Canada to victory at this year's 4 Nations Face-Off, Jon Cooper has opted for continuity as he leads the national men's team into the 2026 Winter Olympics. Cooper, who also serves as head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning, will reunite with Cassidy (Vegas Golden Knights), Tocchet (Philadelphia Flyers), and DeBoer (former Dallas Stars head coach). The coaching unit was instrumental in Canada's 3–2 overtime win over the United States in the 4 Nations final, with Connor McDavid scoring the game-winner. Hockey Canada is betting on familiarity and chemistry by keeping the same group intact for the Olympic campaign. Cooper expressed confidence in the returning staff, stating, 'This group of coaches will provide consistency and a winning pedigree to our team, and I know our players will greatly benefit from this world-class coaching staff.' Hockey Canada finalizes full Olympic coaching and support staff Alongside Cooper and the three NHL bench bosses, Hockey Canada has also confirmed that Misha Donskov will return as an assistant coach. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Donskov previously served as a Stars assistant and is currently Hockey Canada's vice-president of hockey operations. The support staff includes goaltending consultant David Alexander, director of performance analysis James Emery, and video coordinator Elliott Mondou, all of whom were part of the 4 Nations Face-Off win. The men's Olympic hockey tournament is scheduled for February 11–22, 2026, in Milan, Italy. This will mark the first Olympic appearance for NHL players since the 2014 Games in Sochi, where Canada captured gold. With a familiar coaching staff in place and a roster likely to include elite stars like McDavid and Sidney Crosby, Canada enters the tournament with high expectations. By maintaining the core of its successful 4 Nations coaching team, Team Canada is signaling its intent to build on recent international success. With Cooper at the helm and a strong foundation of leadership, the path to Olympic gold begins with continuity and confidence. FAQs 1. When will the men's Olympic hockey tournament take place? The tournament will run from February 11 to 22, 2026, in Milan, Italy. 2. When was the last time NHL players participated in the Olympics? NHL players last competed in the Olympics in 2014, when Canada won gold in Sochi. Also Read: Florida Panthers celebrate National Ice Cream Day with Brad Marchand artwork Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
CBC
2 days ago
- Sport
- CBC
Penny Oleksiak accused of anti-doping violation, faces multi-year ban
Swimmer Penny Oleksiak, Canada's most-decorated Olympian, has been accused of an apparent anti-doping rule violation for failing to report her whereabouts for drug testing three times in a year. If proven, the violation comes with a multi-year ban from competition.
