Media Advisory: Senator Chantal Petitclerc and Wheelchair Basketball Canada to Make Major International Announcement in Ottawa

(OTTAWA, ONT.) 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.

Media are invited to attend the virtual announcement. Media availability with the athletes and Wheelchair Basketball Canada Executive Director Wendy Gittens will follow.

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)

About Wheelchair Basketball Canada

Wheelchair Basketball Canada is the national sports governing body responsible for the organization of the sport in Canada. It is a non-profit, charitable organization that is committed to excellence in the development, support and promotion of wheelchair basketball programs and services for all Canadians from grassroots to high performance. Wheelchair basketball is a fast-paced, hard-hitting, competitive sport in which Canada is held in high esteem around the world for winning a combined six gold, one silver, and one bronze medal in the last seven Paralympic Games.

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