As we ponder sport predictions for today, one might not immediately connect such a seemingly disparate topic with the historical and political ties between Canada and France. Yet, much like the unpredictability of sports, the path of Canadian political development, influenced by its French heritage, plays a crucial role in shaping its contemporary ecological stances.
Historical Ties and Political Heritage
The foundation of Canada was significantly influenced by French colonial pursuits in the 16th and 17th centuries. This period established early social and political structures that resonate in modern Canadian society. Being under French rule for over two centuries, Canada inherited a framework of governance, legal systems, and cultural dynamics that echo France’s own historical trajectory.
Moving Forward Together
Looking ahead, Canada’s role as a political heir to France comes with the responsibility to continue building upon their shared environmental values. By collaborating on innovative solutions and policies for sustainability, Canada and France can leverage their historical connection to make significant impacts in the fight against climate change and for the protection of our planet’s future.
The French Touch in Canadian Politics
Canada’s way of governing has a bit of French flavor. Long ago, France left its mark on how Canada decides its laws and governs its people. Even though Britain played a big role in Canada’s history later on, those early French ideas about how to run a country still peek through in Canada’s big rulebook, especially in how it shares power across the land.
Green Goals: Canada and France
Lately, Canada has been all about keeping our planet green and happy. This green push goes hand in hand with France’s own fight against the globe getting too hot. Both pals have shaken hands on big deals like the Paris Agreement to show they’re serious about cooling down our warming world and making sure we live on a healthy planet.
Nature in Our Hearts
The love for nature is something Canada and France both chat about over their morning coffee. It’s not just about speaking the same language or sharing a bit of history; it’s about wanting to keep the rivers, mountains, and forests in tip-top shape for everyone to enjoy. This green thumb spirit is something you’ll find in both countries’ schools, laws, and local clubs, pushing everyone to think about Mother Earth first.
The Road Ahead: Bumps and Bridges
Sure, Canada and France are like family when it comes to caring for our planet, but each has its own garden to tend. Canada’s got a lot more wilderness to watch over, and its treasure chest of natural goodies comes with its own set of puzzles. But, by peeking into each other’s notebooks for tips and tricks, they can set an example for the whole world on how to be better friends with nature.
Taking Action Together
When it comes to protecting our planet, Canada and France are like two peas in a pod. They both put their money where their mouth is, working on projects that make our air cleaner and our oceans healthier.
Tales of Two Trees
In Canada, planting a tree might mean giving a home to a moose in a vast forest. In France, it might bring shade to a cozy café in Provence. But this simple act of planting trees is a shared promise to the earth, showing that caring for our green friends knows no borders.
Riding Bikes, Breathing Easy
Strolling through the streets of Paris on a bike or pedaling along a Canadian lakeside – both activities show that getting from A to B doesn’t always need a puff of smoke. Canada and France are big fans of bikes, showing us a cleaner way to move.
Fishing for the Future
Fish in Canadian waters and those off the French coast have something in common – they’re getting a helping hand. Both countries are looking at ways to make sure there are plenty of fish for tomorrow, by setting rules that help the fish stick around.
Solar Panels: Catching Rays the Same Way
Whether it’s soaking up the sun in the south of France or catching the summer rays in Canada, turning sunlight into power is a shared goal. It’s about tapping into the endless energy above us, without hurting our home.
Wind: An Invisible Resource
You can’t see it, but you can definitely use it. Windmills in France and wind turbines in Canada are spinning the same story – using the air to keep the lights on, and keeping the planet cool.
Saving Water: Every Drop Counts
In Canada, a dripping tap in a quiet cabin; in France, a leaky faucet in an apartment – both are reminders that water is precious. Saving water means thinking about every drop, whether you’re washing dishes in Montreal or watering plants in Marseille.
Eco-Friendly Homes
Building houses that hug the earth instead of hurting it is the motto. In Canada and France, there’s a growing trend of living spaces that use less energy and give back to the environment.
Schools Going Green
From recycling clubs in French schools to outdoor classes in Canadian forests, education is getting a green makeover. It’s about teaching kids that their actions can make a difference.
Local Markets: Fresh and Friendly
Saturday morning markets in Canada and France aren’t just about yummy food. They’re about supporting local farmers and eating what’s grown nearby, which is better for our planet.
Community Gardens: Growing Together
In both countries, people are rolling up their sleeves and digging into community gardens. It’s a way of bringing people together and turning empty spaces into patches of green goodness.
Both nations are at the frontier of implementing avant-garde waste management strategies, aiming to redefine the lifecycle of resources. Embracing the principles of the circular economy, Canada and France are pioneering programs that prioritize recycling, reusing, and reducing waste, mitigating the environmental footprint of consumption. This transformative approach not only rejuvenates materials but also fosters a culture where waste is viewed not as an end product but as the genesis of the next valuable resource.
Renewable Energy: Harnessing Nature’s Bounty
Harnessing the raw, unbridled power of nature to meet our energy demands while mitigating the repercussions on our planet encapsulates the ambition of both Canada and France. With Canada’s vast hydroelectric potential and France’s commitment to nuclear and solar energy, each takes distinctive yet complementary paths towards a sustainable power grid. This divergence underscores a broader consensus: that the future of energy lies in renewable sources, an essential pillar in the quest to curb global carbon emissions.
In this era of environmental uncertainty, the alliance between Canada and France serves as a poignant reminder that while the past may shape us, it is our actions today that will define our future. As guardians of the planet, the confluence of history, culture, and innovation positions both nations to lead by example, urging the world to follow in their green footsteps towards safeguarding our shared home. The path forward is not without obstacles, but in unity and shared vision, significant strides can be made in the ongoing battle against environmental degradation, setting the stage for a legacy that future generations will inherit — a legacy of resilience, harmony with nature, and unwavering environmental stewardship.
MILAN (AP) — Bologna’s preparations for its Champions League debut are not going well though it managed to spoil Como’s first Serie A home match in 21 years on Saturday.
Bologna came from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw to gather three points from its opening four matches.
Bologna hosts Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday. Its only other appearance in Europe’s top competition was in 1964 in the preliminary round of the old European Cup.
AC Milan is also winless as it prepares for a Tuesday Champions League match against Liverpool. The Rossoneri hosted promoted Venezia later. Juventus drew at Empoli 0-0.
Como made a great start in the fifth minute when Patrick Cutrone attempted to roll the ball across the six-yard box but it took a huge deflection off Bologna defender Nicolò Casale for an own goal.
Bologna thought it was gifted a way back into the match on the stroke of halftime when referee Marco Piccinini signalled for a penalty following an Alberto Moreno handball, but he revoked his decision and instead gave a free kick because the handball was just outside the area.
Bologna improved after the break but found itself further behind when Cutrone raced onto a through ball and cut inside past a defender and fired into the far bottom corner.
Tommaso Pobega hit the post for Bologna, which finally pulled one back in the 76th through substitute Santiago Castro.
Another substitute helped the visitors snatch a point when Samuel Iling-Junior curled a fine strike into the top left corner in stoppage time.
Unbeaten sides
Juventus, and more surprisingly Empoli, are among six unbeaten sides.
Empoli held Monza and Bologna to draws either side of a shock 2-1 win at Roma. Juventus’ perfect start to the season was ruined by Roma in a goalless draw before the international break.
On Saturday, there were few clearcut chances in Empoli although home goalkeeper Devis Vásquez made spectacular saves to fingertip out a Federico Gatti header and deny Dusan Vlahovic in a one on one with the Juventus forward.
Empoli had a good opportunity in the 73rd minute following an Alberto Grassi one-two with Pietro Pellegri but the finish was straight at Mattia Perin.
The host could have won it right at the death but Gatti flew in with a great sliding block to keep out Emanuel Gyasi’s close-range effort.
Juventus hosts PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Tuesday.
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Not good enough. That was Arne Slot’s verdict after his first defeat as Liverpool manager on Saturday.
A shock 1-0 loss at home to Nottingham Forest in the English Premier League ended Slot’s perfect record since succeeding Jurgen Klopp at Anfield at the end of last season.
“We had a lot of ball possession but only managed to create three (or) four quite good chances, so that is by far not enough if you have so much ball possession,” said the Dutchman, who suggested his team should not be losing to the likes of Forest.
“If you lose a home game it’s always a setback, especially if you face a team … we never know, maybe they will go all the way to fight for Champions League tickets, but normally this team is not ending up in the top 10, so if you lose a game against them that’s a big disappointment.”
Slot won his first three games in charge, including a memorable 3-0 victory against Manchester United before the international break.
But that run came to an end after Callum Hudson-Odoi struck in the 72nd with a curling effort from the edge of the box and beyond goalkeeper Alisson.
Liverpool’s defeat leaves Manchester City as the only team with a 100% record in the league after a 2-1 win against Brentford kept the defending champion at the top of the table.
United won at Southampton 3-0 to end its two-game losing streak.
Unstoppable Haaland
Erling Haaland moved to 99 goals for City after scoring twice against Brentford.
The Norwegian’s double came after Yoane Wissa fired Brentford ahead with just 22 seconds on the clock.
Haaland scored his 98th and 99th goals in his 103rd City appearance in all competitions. And he was the width of the post away from his third consecutive hat trick after trebles against Ipswich and West Ham.
“He’s been really, really good. Yeah, I would say he’s the best (he’s been), but it’s only four fixtures (this season),” City manager Pep Guardiola said.
Haaland, who has been nominated for the Ballon d’Or, has nine goals in four league games. He has topped the league scoring charts in each of his two seasons at City since joining from Borussia Dortmund in 2022 for $63 million.
Haaland’s first goal after 19 minutes evened the game following Wissa’s opener, which stunned the Etihad Stadium crowd. Haaland turned and swept a shot past goalkeeper Mark Flekken after a slight deflection off Ethan Pinnock.
He was then too strong for Pinnock when shaking off the defender and running through for his second in the 32nd.
He was inches away in the 81st; the shot came back off the post after beating the keeper.
Rashford snaps run
Marcus Rashford snapped a 12-game barren run in front of goal as United beat Southampton.
Rashford doubled United’s lead at Saint Mary’s after Matthijs de Ligt’s scored his first for the club. Substitute Alejandro Garnacho scored a third in the sixth minute of stoppage time.
The win came after back-to-back defeats for United.
Rashford hadn’t scored since March in United’s win over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarterfinals. He curled in a shot from the edge of the area to put Erik ten Hag’s team 2-0 up at Southampton in the 41st minute.
Ten Hag said it could be a turning point for the forward.
“For every striker, they want to be on the scoring list. Once the first is in, more is coming. Like a ketchup bottle, once it’s going, it’s coming more,” he said.
De Ligt, who joined United from Bayern Munich in the offseason, headed in from Bruno Fernandes’ cross in the 35th.
It could have been a different story if Cameron Archer converted a penalty for Southampton in the 33rd. Instead, his effort was saved by goalkeeper Andre Onana.
Newly promoted Southampton was reduced to 10 men when Jack Stephens was sent off in the 79th for a high challenge on Garnacho.
Villa comeback
After three straight defeats to start the league, Everton looked set for its first win when leading Aston Villa 2-0.
Goals from Dwight McNeil and Dominic Calvert-Lewin put Sean Dyche’s team in control until Ollie Watkins struck twice to even the game.
Jhon Duran completed Villa’s comeback and sealed a 3-2 win in the 76th to leave Everton rooted to the bottom of the table and the only top flight team without a point.
Late drama
Jean-Philippe Mateta converted a stoppage time penalty to salvage a 2-2 draw for Crystal Palace against Leicester.
Leicester led 2-0 at Selhurst Park after goals from Jamie Vardy and Stephy Mavididi.
But Mateta sparked Palace’s response with a goal in the 47th, a minute after Mavididi doubled Leicester’s advantage.
Conor Coady fouled Ismaili Sarr in the box right near fulltime and Mateta was cool enough to convert.
West Ham left it even later to salvage a point in a 1-1 draw at Fulham.
Danny Ings struck in the fifth minute of added time after Raul Jimenez’s goal looked like earning Fulham the win.
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler, the manager of the month for August, was frustrated as his team was held to 0-0 at home by Ipswich.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Restricted free agent forward Isaac Okoro has agreed to re-sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday.
Okoro’s new deal is worth $38 million, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract has not been signed or announced by the team.
ESPN.com first reported the agreement, citing Okoro’s representation.
The fifth overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft, Okoro is Cleveland’s best perimeter defender, often drawing the assignment of guarding the opponent’s top scorer. Okoro also has worked to improve his offensive game.
The 23-year-old averaged 9.4 points and 3.0 rebounds in 69 games — 42 starts — last season for the Cavs, who beat Orlando in the opening round of the playoffs before losing to eventual champion Boston.
Okoro shot a career-best 39% on 3-pointers, forcing teams to come out and guard him.
His agreement caps an extraordinarily busy summer for the Cavs that began with coach J.B. Bickerstaff being fired and replaced by Kenny Atkinson. All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell signed a three-year, $150 million extension in July, ending months of speculation that he wanted out of Cleveland.
Also, power forward Evan Mobley signed a five-year, $224 deal and center Jarrett Allen signed a three-year, $91 million extension.
