Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh says he is headed to Cairo to discuss a ceasefire proposal that emerged after talks in Paris. Qatar, the US and Egypt are pushing for a halt to hostilities that lasts at least a month. But Hamas is calling for a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. And, for nearly 20 years, Canadian Olympians have received as much as $15,000 for earning a gold medal
For nearly 20 years, Canadian Olympians have received as much as $15,000 for earning a gold medal at the Olympics. Canadian Paralympians, though, have never been paid. Until now. The World's Bianca Hillier reports on what Paralympic hopefuls have to look forward to at the Paris Games this summer.
Seven-time Paralympic medallist Danielle Campo McLeod speaks with CBC News at 6 host Meg Roberts about how Canadian Paralympians are going to receive financial awards for the medals they win at the Paralympic Games.
For the first time in history, Canadian Paralympic athletes will get financial rewards like Olympic athletes do for finishing at the podium at the Paris Games later this year.
GATINEAU, Que. - Canadian Paralympians will receive the same financial reward for medals as the country's Olympians starting with this year's Paris Paralympics.