COC repeats calls for increased federal funding as Paris athletes honoured in Ottawa

Dec 4, 2024 | 1:28 PM

OTTAWA — Canada’s Paris Olympic and Paralympic athletes were celebrated on Parliament Hill today.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among a number of dignitaries to speak at a special ceremony in Ottawa.

But amid the celebrations, the Canadian Olympic Committee used the occasion to reiterate calls for increased federal funding for national sport organizations.

The committee submitted its latest budget request to the federal government this week.