In the recent federal budget, Canadian Olympians received no new funding, despite calls for a $144 million increase to support national sport organizations (NSOs) facing financial deficits. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first budget maintained the status quo, with the last increase in core funding occurring in 2005, leading to concerns about Canada’s competitiveness in international sports. While the 2024 budget proposed a $41 million investment over two years, it fell short of the Canadian Olympic Committee’s requests. Athletes and sport organizations are struggling with diminished resources, raising alarms about future performance at upcoming Olympics.
