Ottawa – Marc-André Fabien has been re-elected president of the Canadian Paralympic Committee following a special general meeting in Ottawa on Saturday to confirm the CPC’s new Board of Directors. Fabien, who has been president since 2017, was elected by CPC’s 28 national sport organization members, with his term now extended until 2029. A seasoned and well-respected litigation lawyer, Fabien …
Ottawa – The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) officially launched a joint campaign titled “We Are All Team Canada.” At a moment of global uncertainty, this campaign aims to remind Canadians of the role sport plays in their lives, and the power it has to bring us all together. Showcasing memorable moments in Canadian sporting history and leveraging the inspiration …
Ottawa – The final stop of the 2024/25 ParaTough Cup season finished on a high as 20 teams came together to raise an incredible $194,000, a record total for the Toronto event, all in support of Para sport in Canada. Held at the iconic Mattamy Athletic Centre, the ParaTough Cup Toronto presented by Canadian Tire Corporation delivered an unforgettable day of friendly competition, …
FREDERICTON – The Canadian Paralympic Committee mourns the passing of three-time Paralympian Hal Merrill who died last week. He was 60. A three-time Paralympic Games bronze medallist in Para athletics from Charter’s Settlement, N.B., Merrill was also known as a great ambassador for the Paralympic Movement and for Canadians with a disability, especially in his home province. He was inducted …
Ottawa -As the calendar turns to 2025, the Paralympic Foundation of Canada (PFC) is celebrating 10 years of investment in Paralympic sport across the country while focusing on the funds needed to continue to grow and support Paralympic programs and athletes. Since its inception in 2015, PFC – the philanthropic partner of the Canadian Paralympic Committee – has raised more than $15 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
