Whitney High School in Visalia, California, and as a senior middle linebacker, received All-League honors and was named the West Yosemite League Player of the Year.
His play earned him the club’s Most Outstanding Rookie Award, and he was named a West Division All-Star.
In the 2007 CFL season his stellar play continued with the Bombers and was named a West Division All-Star for the second time in his career.
In the 2008 CFL season Canada's performance suffered along with the Blue Bombers, prompting Winnipeg to initiate a trade that was to send him to Hamilton in exchange for Zeke Moreno.
The Bombers still acquired Moreno in exchange for a 2009 first round pick and the CFL rights to Corey Mace.