OTTAWA, July 19, 2024

Every day, athletes inspire Canadians and are a source of national pride. They are also at the heart of the Canadian sport system and must be included in decision making about sport. That’s why the Government of Canada is ensuring that Canada’s athletes are at the centre of policy and program development in sport and physical activity.

Today, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, announced the 14 athletes who will form the new Ministerial Athlete Advisory Committee.

Through this Ministerial Advisory Committee, athletes will have a dedicated platform to share their perspectives directly with the Government of Canada. They will provide advice and guidance on a range of priorities including safe sport, governance and accountability, the Canadian Sport Policy, and federal funding.

The members of the new Ministerial Athlete Advisory Committee are:

• Javier Acevedo – Swimming
• Rob Armstrong – Para ice hockey
• Ellie Black – Gymnastics (artistic)
• Paige Crozon – 3×3 basketball
• Erica Gavel – Wheelchair basketball
• Liam Gill – Snowboard
• Vanessa Gilles – Soccer
• Sasha Gollish – Athletics
• Alison Levine – Boccia
• Ivy Liao – Table tennis
• Philippe Marquis – Freestyle skiing
• Jill Moffatt – Rowing
• Ness Murby – Para athletics
• Neville Wright – Bobsleigh

Athletes were selected following an open call for applications. The Committee will meet every three months with the first meeting expected to take place following the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics in the fall.