The
Canadian Olympic Committee (
COC) is the
private,
non-profit organization representing
Canadian athletes in the
International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the
Pan American Games. It was formally recognized by the IOC in
1907. The COC also represents 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
The Canadian Olympic Committee is based in Toronto, Ontario.
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