Adam van Koeverden
Coverage of Adam van Koeverden in the Nexus archive.
- It's Canadian soccer's first rodeo
Canada's men's national soccer team faces Morocco in its first-ever World Cup knockout match, with political figures attending the Calgary Stampede. The Canadian government is hosting a watch party and promoting the event as a unifying moment for national identity. The Stampede's political events coincide with the match, highlighting sport's role in fostering Canadian pride.
- Canada’s soft-power flex
Canada is leveraging the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto to enhance its global image and attract foreign investment. Prime Minister Mark Carney and officials aim to position Canada as a reliable economic partner amid U.S. uncertainty, using the event to promote multiculturalism and host the Canada Investment Summit to secure C$1 trillion in investments over five years.
- Canada's soft-power flex
Canada is leveraging the World Cup in Toronto to enhance its global image and attract foreign investment, as highlighted by Prime Minister Mark Carney's Davos speech and the upcoming Canada Investment Summit. The event aims to showcase Toronto's multiculturalism and position Canada as a reliable economic partner amidst U.S. uncertainties.