Canadian Olympic Committee
The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is the National Olympic Committee responsible for Canada’s participation in the Olympic Movement. The COC selects and supports Team Canada for the Olympic Games and Youth Olympic Games, advances high-performance sport in partnership with Own the Podium and Sport Canada, and delivers education, marketing, and community programs.
| Type | National Olympic Committee (non-profit) |
|---|---|
| Core functions | Team Canada selection & mission delivery • Funding & partnerships • Education & community programs • Brand/marketing |
| Partners | Sport Canada • Own the Podium • NSOs • Canadian Sport Institutes/Centres |
| Official site | olympic.ca |
Team Canada
The COC confirms sport entries and nominates athletes/teams based on selection criteria established by National Sport Organizations and approved processes. It provides Mission Teams, athlete services, logistics, outfitting, and Games operations.
Funding and partnerships
Through corporate partnerships, philanthropy, and programs such as the Canadian Olympic Foundation, the COC supports athletes, coaches, and system initiatives. Marketing leverages the Team Canada brand to tell athlete stories year-round.
Education and community
Programming includes school resources, athlete outreach, and initiatives promoting safe, inclusive, and values-based sport. Legacy projects and community grants extend the impact beyond Games periods.
Integrity and safe sport
The COC works with partners on safe sport education and code-of-conduct expectations for Team Canada environments, complementing regulatory frameworks led by funders and independent mechanisms.
See also
External links (official)
- Canadian Olympic Committee — Team Canada: https://olympic.ca/