The Canadian Paralympic Committee congratulates the TORONTO 2015 Organizing Committee

Canadian Paralympic Committee – OTTAWA, June 8, 2016 – The Canadian Paralympic Committee is pleased to issue the following statement of congratulations to the TORONTO 2015 Organizing Committee following the Auditor General of Ontario’s recent audit.

 

“Looking back at the TORONTO 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games, it is clear that these Games were a tremendous success and a catalyst at all levels.

Highlights include the world-class accessible facilities now benefiting host communities, the unprecedented integration of the Pan Am and Parapan American Games, and the strengthened provincial sport system legacy and partnerships forged. 

 

We also applaud the enhanced awareness of high performance parasport as a result of the world-leading television broadcast by CBC/Radio-Canada, which was unprecedented for a Pan/Parapan American Games.

 

We are proud that the province of Ontario successfully hosted these phenomenal Games, providing inspiration to the next generation of athletes and coaches, as well as a valuable stepping stone towards the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games and beyond.

 

I would like to convey our congratulations to the TORONTO 2015 organizing committee for the delivery of these world-class Games.”

–        Karen O’Neill, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Paralympic CommitteE

The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a non-profit, private organization with 27 member sports organizations dedicated to strengthening the Paralympic Movement. The Canadian Paralympic Committee’s vision is to be the world’s leading Paralympic nation. Its mission is to lead the development of a sustainable Paralympic sport system in Canada to enable athletes to reach the podium at the Paralympic Games. By supporting Canadian high performance athletes with a disability and promoting their success, the Canadian Paralympic Committee inspires all Canadians with a disability to get involved in sport through programs delivered by its member organizations. For more information, visit www.paralympic.ca

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Alison Korn

Senior Manager, Media Relations and Communications

Canadian Paralympic Committee

Phone: 613-569-4333 ext. 243

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Martin Richard

Executive Director, Communications and Marketing

Canadian Paralympic Committee

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