In any world menu, Canada must be considered the vichyssoise of nations - its cold, half French, and difficult to stir

One Nation, Under Canada, Above Mexico

We are disappointed that Eddie can't participate for Team Canada at the World Cup. But we are thrilled that Jose is a part of our team.

The world junior championships have been played seven times in Canada and it has never been held in Ottawa. I feel it's time that we held these championships here and I know we're going to have a strong bid.

Canada is more competitive than Jamaica and my goal was to prove to the world that I could be good at something.

If the United States leads a multinational force into Iraq without United Nations backing, Canada should fight beside its neighbour. We've gone from being a middle power to a muddle power on this one.