The Canadian Paralympic Committee (“the CPC”) is a non-profit, private organisation with 43 member sports organisations.
The CPC is responsible for creating an optimal environment for high-performance Canadian Paralympic Athletes to compete and win in the Paralympic and ParaPanAmerican Games, and by promoting their success, inspire all Canadians with a disability to get involved in sport. Current focus is on the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, taking place from March 12th – 21st, 2010, where 55 Canadian Paralympic athletes will compete in Para-Alpine skiing, Para-Nordic skiing (cross-country skiing and biathlon), sledge hockey, and wheelchair curling.
Our mission is to strengthen the Paralympic Movement in Canada. The Paralympic Movement is a group of individuals and organizations collectively engaged in developing sport and sport-related opportunities for people with a physical disability, so that they can fulfill their personal potential and fully participate in their community.
Our vision is a thriving network of individuals, sports organisations, community and government groups working together to give people with a physical disability the chance to benefit from the sense of confidence, empowerment and pride that comes from playing sport at any level.
We believe in:
Sport - that is both fun and an agent for personal and
social growth.
Athlete Focus - acting in the best interests of the
athletes.
Excellence - the pursuit and achievement of excellence in
all interests.
Equity - exemplified by fairness, opportunity, integrity and
trust.
Leadership - providing leadership in the advancement of the
Paralympic Movement.
The CPC Logo
The Canadian Paralympic Committee identity is a combination of the most recognizable Canadian symbol — the maple leaf — and a stylized flame representing the Paralympic Torch and the passion that unites all members of the Paralympic Movement.
The logo incorporates the International Paralympic Committee identity. The red, blue and green elements are called Agitos (from the Latin word "agito", meaning "I move"). They encircle a centre point to represent that athletes are coming from all corners of the world to compete together.
The unification of the two identities symbolizes CPC’s proud commitment to empowering persons with physical disabilities worldwide through sport. The identity is an expression of partnership, leadership, and fairness, while promoting a strong and vibrant Paralympic Movement across the nation.
