Canada

Jon Cooper, who is from British Colombia, will lead Team Canada for the 2026 Olympics in Milan and the Four Nations Face-Off in February, a prep tournament of sorts for the Olympics.

U.S. and Canadian officials this month discussed the Biden administration's approval of a Florida plan to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada, which is concerned about safeguarding its drug supply.

Florida Hospital Association president Mary Mayhew tells "The Florida Roundup" that she hopes people can start benefitting from the program within the year.

Health Canada said “bulk importation will not provide an effective solution to the problem of high drug prices in the U.S." while noting it would ensure Canadians have access to the medications they need.”

The FDA said Florida’s program will be authorized for two years, and state officials must test the drugs to make sure they’re authentic and relabel them so that they comply with U.S. standards.

Colorado officials say they haven’t been able to stand up a program to import drugs from Canada because of drugmaker opposition — and the Biden administration’s inaction.

The FDA had been expected to decide by next week, but a back-and-forth between state and federal officials about details of the proposal means the wait will continue, a court document says.

Low air quality levels are prompting alerts and advisories in Florida after smoke from wildfires in Canada is closing in on the Southeast.

The state alleges the federal agency violated the Freedom of Information Act. The revised lawsuit includes allegations that the FDA did not properly respond to a records request submitted in May.

Travel to Florida from Canada has nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels, but visa issues continue to complicate the state's efforts to draw overseas visitors, according to tourism officials.

Colorado, New Hampshire and New Mexico are also seeking federal permission to import cost-saving prescription drugs from Canada. President Joe Biden endorsed the approach in his 2020 campaign but has yet to approve any state plan.

In March 2020, when the Canadians left, they expected to be back that fall.