Michael Hage’s overtime heroics deny Latvia a second straight upset, as Canada battles through a tense rematch and secures a hard-fought victory.

Canada and the Mercosur bloc of South American nations are aiming to agree a free trade deal by the end of 2026, as US protectionism spurs efforts by other countries to deepen cross-border commerce.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday announced an additional $2.5 billion of economic aid for Ukraine.

Canada 2, Latvia 1 (OT): Michael Hage (Montreal Canadiens) scored a power-play goal 44 seconds into overtime, and Canada won its second straight game in Group B at 3M Arena at Mariucci on the campus of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.

Canada has announced economic assistance to Ukraine in the amount of CA$2.5 billion (about US$1.68 billion). Source: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during a press briefing together with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Halifax,

With the 2026 Winter Olympic Games just over six weeks away, Canada is set to challenge for another gold medal in international competition. Fresh off their win

The change, set to take effect in September 2026, will replace the permit-based system with a telephone reporting procedure.

Team Canada has named its 25-man roster for the 2026 World Junior Championship, with the tournament set to begin from 6.

Canada joins Denmark to reject US attempts to annex Greenland. Ottawa defends Arctic sovereignty and Indigenous rights as tensions rise over security and minerals.