Former Canadian freestyle skier Philippe Marquis believes athletes
have the "power to pave the way" on tackling climate change as they
aim to help pull off the "biggest humanity comeback story ever".
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Four-time Olympic short track speed skating medallist Kim Boutin is
among four new members elected to the Canadian Olympic Committee
Athletes’ Commission, it has been announced.
AthletesCAN, the Canadian Olympic Committee Athletes' Commission and
the Canadian Paralympic Committee Athletes' Council are set to hold a
national assembly on Thursday in response to escalating safeguarding
concerns in Canadian sport.
Canada’s Seyi Smith - who has competed at both the Summer and Winter
Olympic Games - has put climate change at the heart of his campaign to
become a member of the International Olympic Committee’s Athletes’
Commission.