Viola Desmond — The Seat of Change

Long before we shook the world in Qatar, there was Viola Desmond. In 1946, she refused to yield her seat, a quiet act of defiance that sparked a movement for equality across the Great White North. Just as Viola stood her ground, our 'Rouges' now claim their place among the giants. From the maritimes to the goalmouths of Toronto, her spirit of resilience flows through every player who wears the red jersey, proving that dignity and grit always triumph.