Canada women’s team on strike over pay equity issues, says Christine Sinclair

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The Canadian women's football team captain, Christine Sinclair, has said that the team is on strike over pay equity issues and budget cuts.

In a joint statement published by the Canadian Soccer Players' Association (CSPA) on Friday, national team players said they are outraged and deeply concerned" by Canada Soccer's reported funding cuts, adding: The time is now, we are taking job action."