COC Athletes’ Commission Congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney
(April 29, 2025) – In response to yesterday’s federal election, the Canadian Olympic Committee’s Athletes’ Commission issued the following statement:
“The Canadian Olympic Committee Athletes’ Commission (COC AC) congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party on their election victory.
In his address to Canadians last night, the Prime Minister spoke about the Canadian values of humility, ambition and unity. We couldn’t think of three values that better describe how Canadian Athletes train each day, lead within their communities and how they show up and represent Canada in international competition.
We believe that sport has the power to inspire and unite the country like nothing else, but the Canadian Sport system is in crisis. Canadian athletes need the support of this government to transform the sport system in a way that will protect and promote athletes for generations to come.
The COC AC is actively engaged in collaborative work with members of the sport community focused on reforming the sport system. With our shared Canadian and Olympic values, we look forward to working alongside this new government as valued partners to build a stronger and more united Canada.
We Are All Team Canada.”
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Philippe Marquis, Chair
Canadian Olympic Committee Athletes’ Commission
C: 418-932-8289
E: pmarquis@olympic.ca