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COC Reiterates Call for Increased Federal Funding Amid Ottawa Ceremony

  • The Canadian Olympic Committee renewed calls for increased federal funding during a ceremony honoring Paris 2024 athletes on Parliament Hill.
  • CEO David Shoemaker emphasized the need for $144 million to support national-sports-organizations, which haven't seen a funding increase in 20 years.
  • The COC submitted its latest budget request to the federal government, highlighting the financial strain on sports organizations.