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>> Reporter: well, the superior court of justice for ontario, imposed a deadline that the federal government has to meet to make sure that these changes are done, and that deadline is june 19th. Less than a month from now. So the government really doesn't have a lot of time to pass this legislation, and with this minority government, the minority parliament situation that we're in, it would be surprising to see this legislation go from, you know, first reading all the way to royal ascent in such a short time. We know that this bill has support from the N.D.P. and the green party. We don't know where the conservative party stands on this yet. We did hear today from advocates who are behind the support of this bill who say that it should receive cross-party support, and they're asking for all members of parliament to support this proposed legislation. Let's take a listen -- >> We've gotten citizenship for all kinds of people. When they get in touch with me, I never ask them their politics. They're either canadian or they're not. That's the glue that binds us together. Canadians have not been very good at standing up for one another, so this citizenship is not partisan. Citizenship is who we are. I don't care about your political party. So everybody should be supporting this bill. >> Reporter: so the clock is ticking on the federal government to not only to introduce this legislation, which it already has done -- this proposed legislation -- but to actually pass it by june 19th. That deadline set by the ontario superior court of justice. The immigration minister marc miller was asked several times during today's announcement about what the federal government's plan is to make sure that this legislation passes before that deadline. Now he said that the government may ask the court for an extension, but he did say that it's an extension that he doesn't want to see lasting too long, because he says that the government wants to see these changes implemented as soon as possible. >> Jacqueline: okay, olivia, thank you very much. That's olivia stefanovich in ottawa. >>> We have awarded the city of toronto the 14th wnba franchise. [Cheers and Applause] >> Andrew: yes, the news that cbc sports brought us two weeks ago is now official. The wnba is coming to toronto. Of course the news is sparking a lot of excitement and we'll tell you everything that we know about the new team, plus when and where it will get underway. You are watching cbc news network. ( ) >> Andrew Chang: So you want to watchCBC News Explore, a new kind of news channel. Here's how to find us. We're on theCBC Newsapp, onCBC Gem, and on your smart tv. Stream any time. It's always free. Cbc News Explore. I am pumped! Yes! Announcer:The finish line is finally in sight. Maestro: One team will be crowned Race Against the Tidechampions. Announcer:On this beach anything can happen. Mm. -Oh, It makes your heart pound, it's going to be really exciting, no matter what. - I'm going to grab us some cold foam... coffee...? Wait... Cold foam coffee... at home! - It's International Delight Cold Foam - We're foaming baristas! Foam and cream your coffee with International Delight Cold Foam. It's foaming delicious. (brushing sound) (silent) (upbeat music) Play safe with our Safer Gambling tools including Deposit Limits, Safe Mate and Time Out. Feel the fun, play ojo. In homes across Canada, parents face... Natural Negotiators. He's got more no's in him than you have minutes in a day. He knows that twelve 'no's equal one 'yes.' He's 5 years old with 50 years of negotiating experience. But with Maple Leaf Prime Chicken Raised without Antibiotics, there's nothing to negotiate. Except wanting more. ( ) Parrots are incredible animals. [Parrot] Another overdue bill! Yeah. They're also extremely intelligent. [Parrot] Forgot to pay again! They also repeat things they hear a lot. The new bmo eclipse rise Visa card rewards you with points for paying your bill on time every month to help build a routine. [Parrot] Rewards you with points! And you get 5x the points on things like groceries, dining and recurring bill payments. [Parrot] For paying your bill! —But also you can... — [Parrot] Every month! —And just remember. —[Parrot] Build a routine! [Parrot squawking] He is a talker. When a bank helps you make real financial progress. That's the bmo Effect. Bmo Did you know most dish soaps don't remove all the grease, even with scrubbing? Not mine. These are clean. How 'bout we take a closer look... Whaaat? I just cleaned those! Switch to Dawn Platinum. It powers through and removes 99% of grease and food residue. Including stubborn, invisible grease other dish soaps can leave behind. Now, that's... clean! That's why only Dawn is trusted to save wildlife affected by oil. Dawn Platinum cleans to the squeak. ( ) ( )

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really important part here too is that this only accentuates and amplifies basketball for girls and women in canada. We have semiprofessional leagues across the country and having an expansion team will only help to amplify the canadian national women's team who are headed to the olympics. And the teams recently announced and the women's team going to the olympics as well. So it's a very important role, it's another important piece in this great puzzle. >> Andrew: so, say shireen, briefly, and listening to larry tanenbaum, it's about two years from now is what we expect? >> Reporter: exactly. Maybe it will be on two years from now, and I'll be reporting what it felt like to be at the first game and the president teresa resch said that it will be the greatest day of her life and for many in the sports realm, it will be the same. >> Andrew: shireen. Thank you. Shireen ahmed from cbc sports. >> Jacqueline: still ahead, the edmonton oilers begin their series against the dallas stars tonight. They're on the verge of making it to the stanley cup finals for the first time in 18 years. We'll take you to dallas for a preview coming up on cbc news network. -He's thinking about his diabetes. She's thinking he won't have time to eat like he should. And he doesn't want her to worry about that. But we can all rest easy- 'cause that's where I come in (woof!) Glucerna. A trusted ally for people withdiabetes. With FreeStyle Libre 2, know your glucose level and where it's headed. Get real-time glucose readings sent right to your smartphone. FreeStyle Libre 2. Now you know. Visit MyFreeStyle.ca, or scan the code on your screen. Rona Woman: My nephew is having a blast with his new team. I'll have to tell him what I learned about his great-grandfather, Philippe. Through Ancestry, I found that he played on three different teams. And even landed a scholarship. Get to know your family story at Ancestry.ca. Two for five dollarWhopper Junior deal? Oh, just one's for me. [Car Accelerates] I lied! Stretch your dollarat Burger King when you mix n' match2 Whopper Juniors or Chicken Juniorsfor 5 bucks. A new arrival alarms the brotherhood of muscle. Muscular features signal power and performance. Attributes they've never seen in this build. ( ) Behold a new breed. Ready to swarm, ready to sting, ready to electrify. ( ) The defiant power packed hybrid electric Dodge Hornet r/t. Performance electrified. Hey Max! We're going to play a board game if you wanted to join us? Oh I love you Is your cat getting too cool? Give them TemptationsCreamy Purrrr-ee. It's Leon's Storewide Super Sale! Save up to 50% on furniture. Save up to 50% on mattresses. Plus, get an l2 washer and dryer set for only $998 including a 2 year warranty! On now for a limited time! >> Moments that are so on trend right now. Ticket prices. Artificial intelligence. Being a Swiftie. Wild fashion trends. Showbiz and cancel culture. Join me, Elamin Abdelmahmoud forCommotion, available now onCBC Listenor wherever you get your podcasts. [Cheers and Applause] >> The title! >> Jacqueline: the oilers advanced, thanks to that 3-2 victory over vancouver in the seventh game of their second-round series on monday. And game one of the western conference between edmonton and the stars is tonight in dallas. Edmonton is the lone canadian team remaining in the playoffs. A canadian team hasn't won the stanley cup since the montréal canadiens in 1993. A span of 31 years! Cbc's madeleine cummings is in dallas for tonight's game one. So, madeleine, have you seen many oilers fans who are making it to the game tonight?

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