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VERO BEACH, Fla. — “Air Canada” has flown to Florida, but a hot holiday is not part of the equation.

Brandon Bridge, nicknamed “Air Canada,” is one of five quarterbacks at the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ mini-camp, which began Tuesday and concludes Thursday at Historic Dodgertown.

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Bridge would love to make some history of his own by becoming a rarity — a Canadian-born starting quarterback in the CFL.

But one step at a time. Mini-camp is the immediate priority for the 25-year-old product of Mississauga, Ont., who has carried the aforementioned monicker since early in his college career.

The nickname pertains to Bridge’s arm strength and his ability to pile up passing yardage with Alcorn State and later at South Alabama.

“(The nickname) does have some weight,’’ Bridge said Wednesday. “I’ve also been able to take what’s good with it. Obviously I have been grounded for a little bit and I’m hoping that I can take off.