Thank you, Madam Chair.
My question is for Ms. Merklinger from Own the Podium.
I was surprised to hear an athlete who appeared before the committee say that the Own the Podium program has really increased pressure on athletes. He said that the $5 million in funding allocated to his federation, to coaches and to the whole ecosystem of up-and-coming talent was based on Olympic sport performance. He said the difference between fourth place and third place had a major impact on a sport's future.
Is it necessary to put all that pressure on athletes? You have opened the door to reform and to thinking about your mission. Do you acknowledge that this pressure may have an impact on the athletes' psychological health?