Wheelchair Basketball Canada Announcement

On Thursday, December 3, 2020, as part of International Day for Persons with Disabilities, Senator Chantal Petitclerc and Wheelchair Basketball Canada will make a major international announcement alongside distinguished dignitaries in Ottawa.

WHEN: Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 10 a.m. ET (media availability to follow)

WHERE: Virtual announcement via Zoom. Accredited media can register here to attend.

WHO:

Speakers / Dignitaries

• The Honourable Chantal Petitclerc, Senate of Canada
• Government of Canada Representative
• The Honourable Lisa MacLeod, Ontario Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries
• His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa
• Patrick Anderson, 3-time Paralympic Gold Medallist and World Champion
• Cindy Ouellet, 3-time Paralympian and World Champion
• Scott Russell, CBC Sports (emcee)

Panel Discussion

• The Honourable Chantal Petitclerc, Senate of Canada
• The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage
• Patrick Anderson, 3-time Paralympic Gold Medallist and World Champion
• Councillor Mathieu Fleury, City of Ottawa Sports Commissioner (moderator)