What is happening with the women’s team protest in Canada?

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Canada Soccer has refused to negotiate with the team, and a number of boycotts and protests have been organized in response. Canada’s players are seeking the same compensation that their male counterparts receive for playing in international competitions, as well as increased support from Canada Soccer in terms of staffing and resources.

The Canada Soccer Women’s National Team have recently launched a protest against the Canadian Soccer Association for their significant reduction in funding for women’s programs. The team, ranked fifth in the world, has said that this reduced budget does not properly support the growth of women’s soccer in the nation.

As a result of this, the team has requested better payment for those in the team, with a focus on equal wages amongst men and women. The team has also requested an increase to the national training budget and improved access to medical staff.

The protest by Canada Soccer Women has been supported by their counterparts in the United States, who have also experienced similar struggles when it comes to equal pay for men and women. US Soccer, who have recently made a commitment to equal pay for the sexes, is one of many organizations that has expressed its support for Canada Soccer Women’s fight.

The team is also hoping to secure an improved collective agreement that would give the players more control over their image rights, and greater access to revenue streams such as sponsorship deals. The Canada Soccer Women are determined to be treated with respect and to see an improvement in their working conditions, and their protests have so far garnered worldwide attention and support.

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