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Media Advisory: Canadian Olympic Committee to announce a major national partnership

Monday, October 31, 2016 — TORONTO — On November 3, 2016, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) will announce a new national partnership which will mark a significant milestone in the COC’s commitment to support athletes’ career transition and professional development. This partnership will be the first of its kind in the COC’s history.

Media are invited for interview and photo opportunities.

WHO:
Christopher Overholt, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Olympic Committee
David Saunders, Dean, Smith School of Business, Queen’s University
Gabriel Beauchesne-Sévigny, Beijing 2008 Olympian, Canoe-Kayak
Nicole Forrester, Beijing 2008 Olympian, Athletics
Benoît Huot, 19-time Paralympic medallist, Swimming
Rosie MacLennan, Two-time Olympic champion, Gymnastics
Nathaniel Miller, Beijing 2008 Olympian, Water Polo
Ben Russell, Canoe-Kayak

WHEN:
11:00 a.m. ET
November 3, 2016

WHERE:
Suite 3020
200 Front St W, Toronto ON

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