NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Canadian Olympic Committee

The Canadian Olympic Committee is the private, non-profit organization representing Canadian athletes in the International Olympic Committee and the Pan American Games. It was formally recognized by the IOC in 1907. The COC also helps in supporting the selection of Canadian cities in their bid for being the site for an Olympic or Pan American Games. The COC currently represents 464 athletes and is structured into three levels of governance:

Executive Committee
Board of Directors
General membership

External link

Official website (http://www.olympic.ca/)

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