Ottawa – The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) issued the following statement on the appointment of Terry Duguid as Minister of Sport: “The Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee would like to congratulate Terry Duguid on being named Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada. Sport has the power to transform …
IGNITING CHANGE THANKS TO LANDMARK YEAR FOR THE PFC
Ottawa – The 2024 has been a transformative year for the Paralympic Foundation of Canada (PFC), marking unprecedented milestones that have reshaped the landscape of Para sport across the nation. From record-breaking fundraising campaigns to initiatives that have empowered athletes and communities, the PFC has solidified its position as a driving force behind creating opportunities for Canadians with a disability to experience …
CPC RELEASES 2023-24 ANNUAL REPORT
Ottawa – The 2023-24 year was an important one for the Canadian Paralympic Committee. From the Santiago 2023 Parapan Am Games, preparing for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, launching an ambitious new 10-year strategy, and announcing long awaited performance recognition for Paralympic medallists, there was a lot of progress made for Paralympic sport in Canada – and so much to celebrate. All of …
CPC AWARDS 10 SPORT ORGS WITH 2024-25 PARALYMPIC SPORT DEVELOPMENT FUND
Ottawa – Ten sport organizations across Canada have been awarded grants through the 2024-25 Paralympic Sport Development Fund, the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced recently. The organizations, from six provinces, will be receiving grants varying from $5,000 to $15,000 to support specific initiatives to develop, grow, and enhance Para sport programming in their communities. A total of $100,000 is being distributed …
THROUGH PARALYMPIC SPORT, AN INCLUSIVE WORLD
Ottawa – The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) is a dedicated, non-profit organization that operates in close partnership with 27 member sport organizations across the country. Our core mission is to leverage the unique and profound impact of Paralympic sport as a tool for societal change. Guided by the vision of creating a more inclusive world, we work tirelessly to prepare …
LULULEMON PARIS 2024 KIT FEATURES ADAPTIVE BREAKTHROUGHS
Ottawa – lululemon in partnership with the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) revealed its first-ever Summer Athlete Kit for Team Canada ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. lululemon worked with 19 different athletes, including Paralympic and Olympic Team Members, across 14 different sports to understand what a day looks like at the Games, …