What Happened
In a recent interview, Martin St-Louis, head coach of the Montreal Canadiens, expressed concerns over the absence of Quebec players in the Canadian men’s hockey team at the last Winter Olympics, marking the first time in 74 years that no Quebecois made the roster. St-Louis emphasized the need for improvement in the development of hockey in Quebec, stating, “There should be [Quebec players], but it starts early.” He called for changes to address the current situation.
Why It Matters
The lack of representation of Quebec players in a national team is alarming for the province’s hockey community and reflects broader issues in player development. St-Louis, a gold medalist from the 2014 Olympics, highlighted the importance of addressing obstacles in the sport to restore Quebec’s historical prominence in hockey.
What’s Next
Meanwhile, the Alliance nouvelles voies, a group focused on carbon capture and storage, has rebranded itself as the Alliance des sables bitumineux. This change aims to better reflect its mission to promote the growth of the oil sands industry in Canada. The group continues to prioritize its $16.5 billion Pathways project, which is expected to significantly reduce carbon emissions. A trilateral agreement is anticipated to be signed by April 1, which will be crucial for the project’s advancement.
