An online series showcasing the many facets of Canadian identity. Leading figures in each field explore how their area relates to Canadian culture and capture a part of what it means to be Canadian.
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Leading Canadians weigh in on what makes our country unique
Highlights from interviews with Jully Black, David Suzuki, Chris Hadfield, Ron MacLean and many more on our past, present and future.
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Jully Black on not seeing anyone who looked like her growing up
Jully Black, R&B singer-songwriter, talks about her 20-year journey in the music industry and what it means to be a woman in music today.
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Namwayut: we are all one. Truth and reconciliation in Canada
Chief Robert Joseph shares his experience as a residential school survivor and the importance of truth and reconciliation in Canada.
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Montreal to Calgary to Vancouver: reflecting on the Canadian Olympic spirit
Tricia Smith, President of the Canadian Olympic Committee reminisces on these landmark moments in Canadian Olympic history.
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Rick Hansen on Canada's challenge to be completely accessible by 2050
Canadian Paralympian and activist Rick Hansen discusses the importance of making Canada completely accessible for people of all abilities.
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The future of farming in Canada is high tech and low impact
Evan Fraser of the Arrell Food Institute says Canada is at the vanguard of an agricultural revolution. He believes that the farm of the future will be better for the environment.
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LGBTQ+: 'Who has been left behind in that conversation?'
Olivia Nuamah of Pride Toronto sees Canada as a leader in acceptance of and compassion towards the LGBTQ+ community, as well as in the protection of individual human rights.
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Reproductive rights — yesterday, today and tomorrow
Meghan Doherty of Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights discusses the progress and imagines what the future could look like for women’s health in the next 20 years.
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David Suzuki wants Canada to embrace renewable energy before it's too late
Renowned environmentalist David Suzuki discusses how the average Canadian has grown increasingly disconnected from nature, and the steps Canada must take to win the fight against climate change.
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Walk through the history of Canadian space exploration with Chris Hadfield
Astronaut Chris Hadfield says Canada has many accomplishments in space to brag about. It began with the launch our first satellite. Today we are a world leader in space robotics.
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The Canadian dream of home ownership
With increasing urban sprawl and living costs, PropertyGuys.com co-founder Walter Melanson says housing needs to become more sustainable to protect against the globalization machine.
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Ron MacLean talks about the Canadian 'love affair' with hockey
From grainy black and white footage to 4K YouTube tutorials, hockey has come a long way.
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2025 Canadian Men's Squash Open: Day 5
Watch the exciting conclusion to the 2025 Canadian Men's Squash Open with the final from the Bow Valley Athletic Club in Calgary.
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ISU World Junior Short Track Speed Skating Championships: Day 1 - Calgary
The ISU World Junior Short Track Speed Skating Championships head to Calgary's Olympic Oval for the opening day of the tour's latest stop.
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2025 World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold: World Indoor Tour Gold Madrid
The world's best track and field competitors head to Gallur Municipal Sports Club for another installment of the World Indoor Tour Gold Madrid.
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ISU World Cup Speed Skating: Day 1 - Heerenveen
The very best speed skaters head to Heerenveen, Netherlands for the opening day of the latest ISU World Cup Speed Skating stop.
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FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup - Women's Downhill - Kvitfjell
The best on the women's downhill circuit take on the Olympiabakken course during the latest stop of the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup from Kvitfjell ski resort in Norway.
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FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup: Moguls - Almaty
The "Yuka G" moguls course welcomes the world's best freestyle skiers on the latest stop of the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup tour in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
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FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup: Ski Cross - Gudauri
The FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup heads to Gudauri, Georgia for the first time in history for the men's and women's ski cross events, featuring a bevy of Canadians in action.
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(ASL) Ontario election special: Join us for live results and analysis
American Sign Language interpretation: Ontarians have cast their ballots on Thursday, Feb. 27 and now it’s time to see who will form the next government at Queen’s Park. We’ll bring you all of the results plus analysis from our CBC News team from 9 to 11 p.m. ET.
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Ontario Votes 2025: Join our special broadcast for live results and analysis
Ontarians have cast their ballots on Thursday, Feb. 27 and now it’s time to see who will form the next government at Queen’s Park. We’ll bring you all of the results plus analysis from our CBC News team from 9 to 11 p.m. ET.
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2025 Canadian Men's Squash Open: Day 4
A pair of semi-finals matches will determine the finalists for the 2025 Canadian Men's Squash Open from the Bow Valley Athletic Club in Calgary.
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2025 Canadian Men's Squash Open: Day 3
The 2025 Canadian Men's Squash Open heats up with a quartet of quarter-finals matchups from the Bow Valley Athletic Club in Calgary.
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Liberal leadership candidates take the stage for English debate
Watch CBC News' special coverage as candidates Frank Baylis, Mark Carney, Ruby Dhalla, Chrystia Freeland and Karina Gould meet in Montreal for the only English-language debate in the race to become Canada's next prime minister. Then, CBC's Rosemary Barton and David Cochrane provide analysis and cover the post-debate scrums.
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2025 Canadian Men's Squash Open: Day 2 - Evening
World no. 8 Mohamed El Shorbagy of England highlights an exciting second-round field during the evening session of the second day of the 2025 Canadian Men's Squash Open from Calgary. No. 11 Youssef Soliman and no.19 Dimitri Steinmann are also in action.