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David Shoemaker
Chief executive officer of the Canadian Olympic Committee who advocates for increased funding for national sports organizations and speaks on behalf of Team Canada administration.
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Jan 7, 2026
• 20min
The rising cost of being a Canadian Olympian
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Joined by Hayden Mayer, a national speed skater and world champion medallist who juggles a mobile café business to fund his training, and David Shoemaker, CEO of the Canadian Olympic Committee, they tackle the tough financial realities faced by Canadian athletes. Hayden shares stories of working part-time and the struggle to cover basic living costs while training. David discusses the dire need for increased funding compared to better-supported international teams and warns of the long-term impacts on grassroots sports and future Olympians.
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