Possible Clues:

• Both sides will accept playing abroad -- but here?
• Neighbor of Quebec
• Barker’s surprised cry when catching a nail
• Dog breed
• Many a duck hunter's dog
• It's sometimes chocolate-coated
• Boy embraces supporter winning gold in Canada
• Part of Canada; dog
• Dog left abroad, sadly, having nipped rear of traveller
• The mainland section of Canada's easternmost province