This year’s budget proposes to allocate $35 million over five years beginning in 2024–25 and $7 million on an ongoing basis to the Athlete Assistance Program, increasing funding for assisted athletes.
In addition, the program provides $16 million over two years (beginning in 2024-25) for the Sport Support Program to create a safer environment for athletes.
“Athletes are at the heart of Canada’s sport system,” Qualtrough said in a statement. “Through the Ministerial Athlete Advisory Committee, we will speak directly with athletes about sport policy and program development to ensure their perspectives are considered throughout the sport system. I want to thank everyone who applied and welcome the athletes who will make up this new advisory committee. I look forward to working together to address the issues that matter most to Canada’s athletes.”
LIST OF ATHLETES
Javier Acevedo (swimming); Rob Armstrong (para-ice hockey); Ellie Black (gymnastics); Paige Crozon (3×3 basketball); Erica Gavel (wheelchair basketball); Liam Gill (snowboarding); Vanessa Gilles (football); Sasha Gollish (athletics); Alison Levine (bocce); Ivy Liao (table tennis); Philippe Marquis (freestyle skiing); Jill Moffatt (rowing); Ness Murby (para-athletics); Neville Wright (bobsleigh).
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 19, 2024.
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