Canadian Heritage committee  I'll let the Canadian Paralympic Committee representatives respond first.

Canadian Heritage committee  Absolutely.

Canadian Heritage committee  Yes. Progress has already been made in that area, and programs exist. For the Canadian Olympic Committee, there's the RBC training ground program. Canadian Tire is also involved.

Canadian Heritage committee  We're working closely with these partners. There is no lack of programs. There are excellent programs. We must work together to provide them. A key to our success is the fact that we work closely with both the Sport Canada team and the provinces and territories. We must often taken into account the realities of different jurisdictions.

Canadian Heritage committee  Generally, in our case, the statistics are the same, in other words, about fifty-fifty. There has really been a lot of progress. Much work had been done in terms of team sports. In London, two of our teams qualified, while five teams have already qualified so far. There are till a few qualifying events, in particular for men's rugby and basketball.

Canadian Heritage committee  We follow the same process as regards preparation. “Team work” is the term that comes to mind. We are talking about federations but there is a great deal of collaboration. Consider for instance Sport Canada and Own the Podium. These groups really support the federations and the athletes.

Canadian Heritage committee  I'm sorry, I didn't understand the beginning of your question.

Canadian Heritage committee  Honestly, we are not worried about that. Different games will have different circumstances. Look at the 2015 Pan American Games, which were held in Toronto. In my view, that's the best example we have, closer to home. The same things were said before those games were held and certain concerns were raised.

Canadian Heritage committee  That's a good question. Our president represents not only the athletes, but also everyone: staff, all of our leaders, and people who believe in the Olympic movement. We need more people like her in Canada, and internationally as well. Given everything that's going on right now, we can see the key role Ms.

Canadian Heritage committee  This cargo of clothing, equipment, and healthy snacks filled 18 sea containers that are 40 feet in length. This is important because we all know that sometimes it's the small things that make the difference between success and failure. Supporting our athletes is therefore essential.

Canadian Heritage committee  In the Olympic village, the Canadian Olympic Committee offers many services for athlete orientation and entertainment between the competitions and training. They will have at their disposal concierge service, computer access, a training centre exclusively for the Canadian team, ticketing and access to Canadian coverage of the Games.

Canadian Heritage committee  We continue to look for creative ways to bring Canadians closer to our athletes on the road to Rio and to tell their inspiring stories. We are committed to raising the visibility of our Olympians, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Organizing the Canadian mission in Rio is a colossal task and a complex one.

Canadian Heritage committee  This video reminds us of the excitement building in Rio as we approach the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games in 59 days. The Summer Olympics are the largest global sporting event, and we are preparing to send the largest delegation in our history: over 315 Canadian athletes will compete against more than 10,000 athletes from 205 countries.

Canadian Heritage committee  We are targeting to exceed the 18 total medals won in London. To get there, we will need guts, lots of preparation and a strong support team. The COC is making every effort to make sure that the athletes' performance lives up to their incredible talent. We have great expertise in this area because we listen to the needs of our athletes and coaches.

Canadian Heritage committee  These initiatives help reduce stress and distractions for our Olympians. This is another way to ensure that the whole Canadian Olympic family will be well prepared to support our athletes in Rio.