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Senator Chantal Petitclerc, Rick Hansen, and Scott Russell join Paralympic Foundation of Canada honorary board

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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Senator Chantal Petitclerc one of the most decorated Paralympians in Canadian history alongside Paralympian and disability advocate Rick Hansen and renowned Olympic and Paralympic broadcaster Scott Russell join the honorary board to continue their powerful work promoting the Paralympic Movement in Canada.

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  • Senator Chantal Petitclerc one of the most decorated Paralympians in Canadian history alongside Paralympian and disability advocate Rick Hansen and renowned Olympic and Paralympic broadcaster Scott Russell join the honorary board to continue their powerful work promoting the Paralympic Movement in Canada.
  • "Senator ChantalPetitclerc, Rick Hansen and Scott Russell each bring with them an incredible and diverse understanding and personal history of Para sport," said Jim Westlake, chair, Paralympic Foundation of Canada.
  • A volunteer position appointed by the PFC's Board of Directors, the honorary board will help keep the Paralympic Movement strong and growing in Canada.
  • The Paralympic Foundation of Canada is a registered charitable foundation and the philanthropic arm of the Canadian Paralympic Committee.

Collection from a Canadian icon makes its way to the Canadian Museum of History

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Friday, May 22, 2020
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GATINEAU, QC, May 22, 2020 /CNW/ -The Canadian Museum of History is delighted to announce the acquisition of Rick Hansen's Man In Motion World Tour Collection.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, May 22, 2020 /CNW/ -The Canadian Museum of History is delighted to announce the acquisition of Rick Hansen's Man In Motion World Tour Collection.
  • "Rick Hansen and the Man In Motion World Tour are an important part of contemporary Canadian history," said Mark O'Neill, President and CEO of the Canadian Museum of History.
  • It is inspiring that the collection is considered a part of Canadian history because the Tour's purpose reflects Canadian identity and values.
  • Work of the Canadian Museum of History is made possible in part through financial support of the Government of Canada.

Rick Mercer to host CJF Awards, celebrating Canadian Journalism Foundation's 30 years

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020
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TORONTO, Jan. 28, 2020 /CNW/ - Political satirist Rick Mercer, the comedic chronicler of Canadian culture best known for his CBC show The Rick Mercer Report, will host the CJF Awards , celebrating 30 years of journalistic excellence.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 28, 2020 /CNW/ - Political satirist Rick Mercer, the comedic chronicler of Canadian culture best known for his CBC show The Rick Mercer Report, will host the CJF Awards , celebrating 30 years of journalistic excellence.
  • "We're thrilled to have Rick Mercer as host of our 30th anniversary awards celebration," says Natalie Turvey, president and executive director of the CJF.
  • Rick will add a great deal to this milestone evening and our look back at three decades of journalism in Canada."
  • He also starred in Rick Mercer's Talking to Americans and is the author of four books, including his latest, Rick Mercer Final Report.

Prime Ministers Series' Inaugural Event Features the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019
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Brian Mulroney, will take place in Ottawa on March 5, 2019, in the Trillium Room at the Shaw Centre.

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  • Brian Mulroney, will take place in Ottawa on March 5, 2019, in the Trillium Room at the Shaw Centre.
  • The Prime Ministers Seriesa partnership between the University of Ottawa Professional Development Institute and the Canada School of Public Servicehighlights policy initiatives from Canadian prime ministers.
  • Jean Chrtien, Canada's 20th Prime Minister, will be the next distinguished speaker to motivate the leaders of tomorrow.
  • The Prime Ministers Seriesa partnership between the University of Ottawa Professional Development Institute and the Canada School of Public Servicehighlights policy initiatives of Canadian prime ministers.

Canadian Paralympic Committee statement on Brian McKeever at Laureus World Sports Awards

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Monday, February 18, 2019
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OTTAWA, Feb. 18, 2019 /CNW/ - Canada's most decorated Winter Paralympian of all-time Brian McKeever attended the Laureus World Sports Awards in Monaco on Monday.

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  • OTTAWA, Feb. 18, 2019 /CNW/ - Canada's most decorated Winter Paralympian of all-time Brian McKeever attended the Laureus World Sports Awards in Monaco on Monday.
  • McKeever won four medals at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
  • He now holds 17 Paralympic medals, 13 of which are gold.
  • "On behalf of the entire Canadian Paralympic Committee, congratulations to Brian on being nominated for the Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability award.

Canadian Paralympic Committee and CBC/Radio-Canada to offer streaming coverage of Canada's quest for gold at 2019 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
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The 2019 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships will be available as live streams with English commentary via the free CBC Gem streaming service and the CPC Facebook page , and via the Radio-Canada Sports app and radio-canada.ca/sports .

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  • The 2019 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships will be available as live streams with English commentary via the free CBC Gem streaming service and the CPC Facebook page , and via the Radio-Canada Sports app and radio-canada.ca/sports .
  • The world championships will be the first event of the Paralympic Super Series to be offered with both English and French streams.
  • Canada's best Para nordic skiers will be medal contenders at the world championships, led by the most decorated Canadian winter Paralympian of all time Brian McKeever.
  • The Paralympic Super Series, a package of Paralympic sport competitions announced last month by the Canadian Paralympic Committee and CBC/Radio-Canada, provides live coverage of Canada's top Para athletes at events such as world championships and World Cups in between Paralympic Games.

Multiple Paralympic medallist Benoit Huot announces retirement from competitive swimming

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
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MONTREAL, Jan. 29, 2019 /CNW/ -After more than two decades of Para swimming, Benoit Huot is announcing his retirement from the sport.

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  • MONTREAL, Jan. 29, 2019 /CNW/ -After more than two decades of Para swimming, Benoit Huot is announcing his retirement from the sport.
  • It was the greatest of honours to represent our country and I'm proud to have been able to fulfill all my competitive dreams.
  • Born with a malformation in his right leg, commonly called club foot, Huot started swimming at the age of eight.
  • A member of the Canadian National Para Swimming Team since 1998, he is one of the most decorated Paralympic athletes with 20 medals won at five Paralympic Games.

PyeongChang standouts Arendz and Jepsen among 2018 Canadian Paralympic Sport Awards winners

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018
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Handed out every two years following a Paralympic Games, the Sport Awards recognizes the outstanding achievements of Canadian athletes and coaches.

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  • Handed out every two years following a Paralympic Games, the Sport Awards recognizes the outstanding achievements of Canadian athletes and coaches.
  • "A huge congratulations to all of the very well-deserving recipients of this year's Canadian Paralympic Sport Awards," said Marc-Andr Fabien, president, Canadian Paralympic Committee.
  • The 2018 Canadian Paralympic Sport Awards will be handed out at a luncheon on November 15 at the Fairmont Palliser in Calgary.
  • The Sport Awards are part of a larger 2018 Canadian Paralympic Summit, a day bringing together sport leaders to discuss Paralympic sport.

Canadian Paralympic Committee Statement on Todd Nicholson's appointment to Chair of Own the Podium

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Tuesday, August 21, 2018
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Nicholson most recently served as Chef de Mission for the Canadian Paralympic Team at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, where Canada won a record 28 medals.

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  • Nicholson most recently served as Chef de Mission for the Canadian Paralympic Team at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, where Canada won a record 28 medals.
  • A former captain of Canada's Para ice hockey team, he is a three-time Paralympic medallist including gold at Torino 2006.
  • He has also served as Chairman of the International Paralympic Committee Athletes' Council and as the IPC Athlete Representative to the International Olympic Committee.
  • Statement from Marc-Andr Fabien, President of the Canadian Paralympic Committee:
    "Congratulations to Todd Nicholson on being named Chair of Own the Podium.