2x Olympian; Multi-time history maker. Pushing for better & empowering others to do the same! Technical Director at Alberta Bobsleigh. Founder of Eh Team Apparel. Building towards 2026.
Why do sports matter?? - More than half of Canadians 15 and older participated in sport in 2023 - Sport is the number one form of civic engagement for Canadians - Sport tourism generated $7.4B for Canada’s Economy in 2019 - A 1% increase in physical activity can save a $1B a year Sport has a unique ability to unite, inspire, teach and so much more! Sport accessibility, athlete funding, welfare and safety at all levels of sport (never mind sport performance!) is all directly related to the health of our National Sport Organizations (NSOs). Investing in national sport programs isn't about an elite few, it's about investing in the governing bodies that guide and bring sport to all Canadians - whether that's the turf down the road or watching the Olympic Games far away. #Budget2024 @Carla Qualtrough, @Chrystia Freeland #athletesafety, #nsofunding, #safesport, #sportsfunding, #nationalsports, #youthsports, #athletedevelopment
National Sport Organizations (NSOs) across Canada have been operating at the same funding level since 2005. It is time to change the status quo—this #Budget2024, we are asking the federal government to make a critical investment in Canada’s national sports system.