RBC Olympian Pledges

"I pledge to create a better Canada by making sure my next car is a hybrid."

Hometown: Kingsburg, NOVA SCOTIA
Current Residence: Wolfville, NOVA SCOTIA

› Gold medallist - 2007 Canada Winter Games, Halfpipe
› Gold medallist - 2007 Canadian Nationals - Slopestyle

"I pledge to create a better Canada by sharing the torch that I ran with in Beijing with as many citizens across Canada as I can, to create the excitement for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic games and a legacy for everyone in Canada."

Hometown: West Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Current Residence: Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA

› Paralympian - Athens 2004 Paralympic Games
› Bronze medalist - Para-Pan Am Games - Long Jump

"I pledge to create a better Canada by volunteering my time, energy, and passion for youth sport in my community."

Hometown: Dartmouth, NOVA SCOTIA
Current Residence: Dartmouth, NOVA SCOTIA

› 2009 World Championships – 8^th place – C-2, 1000m, 7^th place C-2 500m, 4^th place C-4 200m
› 2008 Olympian – 6^th place – C-2, 1000m, 5^th place C-2 500

"I pledge to make Canada a better place by using my engineering degree to keep our planet green."

Hometown: Québec City, QUÉBEC
Current Residence: Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA

› Olympian - Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games
› Two-time Canadian Champion - 2001 & 2002

"I pledge to create a better Canada by using my bike to go to the places where I train."

Hometown: Longueuil, QUÉBEC
Current Residence: Longueuil, QUÉBEC

› 2000, 2004 & 2008 Paralympic Games medalist - 8 gold, 4 silver, 4 bronze
› 20 medals at World Championships

"I pledge to create a better Canada by reducing my carbon footprint. Without the snow, it's awfully hard to ski."

Hometown: Calgary, ALBERTA
Current Residence: Calgary, ALBERTA

› 2^nd place - Canadian Championships - Slalom
› 2^nd place - Canadian Championships - Super G

"I pledge to create a better Canada by helping Canadians discover the joy of sport."

Hometown: Calgary, ALBERTA
Current Residence: Calgary, ALBERTA

› 7^th place - 2009 X-Games - Aspen, Colorado
› 11^th place – 2009 World Cup – St. Johann, Austria

"I pledge to create a better Canada by being involved in the inspiration and development of our youth within our communities."

Hometown: Sudbury, ONTARIO
Current Residence: Sudbury, ONTARIO

› Two-time ranked 1^st place in Canada – 1500m Freestyle Swimming
› Competed at three World Triathlon Championships

"I pledge to create a better Canada by encouraging young females to make healthy changes & live active lifestyles!"

Hometown: Mississauga, ONTARIO
Current Residence: Toronto, ONTARIO

› Gold medallist – 2002 Olympic Winter Games
› Gold medallist – 2006 Olympic Winter Games

"I pledge to create a better Canada by inspiring the youth to believe in themselves and in their country."

Hometown: Prince George, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Current Residence: Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA

› Olympian, Torino 2006 Winter Olympic Games
› 7^th Place: Grand Prix (2005-2006 Season)

"I pledge to create a better Canada by recycling."

Hometown: Kennedy, SASKATCHEWAN
Current Residence: Calgary, ALBERTA

› Gold Medal - Torino 2006 Winter Olympic Games
› Gold Meda - Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympic Games

"I pledge to create a better Canada by picking up garbage when I see it. Encourage your friends to do so."

Hometown: Whistler, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Current Residence: Whistler, BRITISH COLUMBIA

› 2-time Canadian Champion
› 1^st Place: FIS World Cup Finals Japan (2006)

"I pledge to create a better Canada by getting more involved in my community."

Hometown: Petite-Rivière-St-François, QUÉBEC
Current Residence: Montreal, QUÉBEC

› Bronze medalist - Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games
› Gold Medal: 2006 World Cup (Austria)

"I pledge to create a better Canada by helping others to live a healthy life."

Hometown: Montreal, QUÉBEC
Current Residence: Montreal, QUÉBEC

› 2006 Olympian – competed in Halfpipe and Snowboardcross
› 3^rd place – 2001 World Championships – Madonna Di Campiglio, Italy

"I pledge to create a better Canada by volunteering in my community and inspiring young girls to play the game of hockey."

Hometown: Edam, SASKATCHEWAN
Current Residence: Deer Valley, SASKATCHEWAN

› Silver Medalist - Nagano 1998 Olympic Winter Games
› 1997 & 1998 - World Champion

"I pledge to create a better Canada by making all Canadians smile."

Hometown: Sackville, NOVA SCOTIA
Current Residence: Dartmouth, NOVA SCOTIA

› Silver medalist - 2008 Canadian Nationals - Vault
› Team Canada member for "Good Luck Beijing" competition in Beijing, China - Nov 2007

"I pledge to create a better Canada by showing and teaching people how to succeed in sports and in life by never giving up."

Hometown: Niverville, MANITOBA
Current Residence: Niverville, MANITOBA

› Silver medalist - Athens 2004 Paralympics Games
› Silver medalist - 1995 Worlds - Notwill, Switzerland

"I pledge to create a better Canada by consuming locally produced foods and supporting my community."

Hometown: Kingston, ONTARIO
Current Residence: Brampton, ONTARIO

› Two-time Olympic Winter Games gold medalist - 2002 & 2006
› Silver medalist - Nagano 1998 Olympic Winter Games

"I pledge to create a better Canada by joining my community association and creating a better environment for my son to grow up in."

Hometown: Ottawa, ONTARIO
Current Residence: Ottawa, ONTARIO

› 3-time Olympian (1998, 2002, 2006)
› 4^th place - Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games

"I pledge to encourage others to follow their dreams and to truly believe in themselves."

Hometown: Winnipeg, MANITOBA
Current Residence: Port Credit, ONTARIO

› Two-time Olympic Winter Games gold medalist - 2002 & 2006
› Silver medalist - Nagano 1998 Olympic Winter Games

"I pledge to create a better Canada by encouraging others to be themselves, believe in themselves and follow their dreams."

Hometown: Winnipeg, MANITOBA
Current Residence: Winnipeg, MANITOBA

› 2008 Women's World Champion
› 7-time Provincial Champion

"I pledge to create a better Canada by reducing my carbon footprint and using more active modes of transportation (i.e. walking, running, biking)."

Hometown: Aurora, ONTARIO
Current Residence: Ottawa, ONTARIO

› 1^st place – 2008 National Championships
› 4^th place – 2009 World Championships

"I pledge to create a better Canada by striving to inspire younger athletes."

Hometown: Robson Valley, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Current Residence: Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA

› Finished 2^nd place provincially in half-pipe and slope for the past two years
› Telus world ski and snowboard finalist

"I pledge to create a better Canada by being conscious of the environmental issues that matter to me most and acting on them. Today I picked up some garbage. Tomorrow I'm building an eco-home."

Hometown: Kimberley, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Current Residence: Vernon, BRITISH COLUMBIA

› Four-time Canadian Para-Alpine Champion
› 9^th place in first World Cup Super Combined

"I pledge to create a better Canada by sharing my experiences through motivational speaking and inspiring Canadians to follow their dreams and reach for the top in every aspect of their lives!"

Hometown: Stratford, Prince Edward Island
Current Residence: Mermaid, Prince Edward Island

› 2008 & 2004 Olympian
› Silver medallist – 2004 African Championships

"I pledge to create a better Canada by encouraging all Canadians to become physically active and participate in a recreational activity that they will enjoy!"

Hometown: Brockville, ONTARIO
Current Residence: Kingston, ONTARIO

› Gold medal – Torino 2006 Paralympic Winter Games
› Gold medal – 2006, 2005 & 2004 Canadian National Wheelchair Curling Championships

"I pledge to create a better Canada by volunteering in my community to promote and provide opportunity for education and sport."

Hometown: Saskatoon, SASKATCHEWAN
Current Residence: Saskatoon, SASKATCHEWAN

› Olympian - Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
› Canadian record holder

"I pledge to create a better Canada by continuing to be a positive model for my community."

Hometown: Hamilton, ONTARIO
Current Residence: Hamilton, ONTARIO

› Gold medalist in the Commonwealth - Judo Championships
› Silver medalist at the Pan Am Games

Hometown: Summerland, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Current Residence: Kelowna, BRITISH COLUMBIA

› Olympian - Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games
› 2007 FIS World Champion

"I pledge to create a better Canada by helping to clean up Canada's waters."

Hometown: Lunenburg, NOVA SCOTIA
Current Residence: Halifax, NOVA SCOTIA

› Two-time Olympian - 2004 & 2008
› Two-time Pan Am Games athlete - 1995 & 2007

"I pledge to create a better Canada by promoting tolerance and diversity."

Hometown: Jonquière, QUÉBEC
Current Residence: Magog, QUÉBEC

› 2007 Canadian Champion
› 2008 Canadian Champion

"I pledge to create a better Canada by putting a smile on someone’s face at least once a day."

Hometown: Laval, QUÉBEC
Current Residence: Montreal, QUÉBEC

› 2008 – Olympic Games – 7^th in the 10m individual
› 2008 – FINA World Series – gold medal and two silver medals – 10m synchro with Émilie Heymans

"I pledge to create a better Canada by volunteering my time in the community to give back to the youth because they are the future."

Hometown: Mandeville, Jamaica
Current Residence: Brampton, ONTARIO

› Gold medallist – 2006 Commonwealth Games
› 7^th place – 2004 Olympic Games

"I pledge to create a better Canada by serving as a role model for children."

Hometown: St.Albert, ALBERTA
Current Residence: St.Albert, ALBERTA

› Two-time NCAA National Champion - 2006 & 2007
› Silver medalist - 2008 World Championship

"I pledge to create a better Canada by promoting an active and healthy lifestyle, as well as emphasizing the importance of commitment."

Hometown: Victoria, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Current Residence: Victoria, BRITISH COLUMBIA

› Bronze medallist – 2008 Olympic Games - Lightweight Men’s Four
› Two-time silver medallist – 2003 Pan Am Games

"I pledge to create a better Canada by being an advocate for physical activity and to take care of our environment."

Hometown: St. Quentin, New Brunswick
Current Residence: Canmore, ALBERTA

› Canadian Champion – 1993, 1998, 1999, 2000
› 2^nd place – 2001 World Cup Relay

"I pledge to create a better Canada by buying locally & eating locally."

Hometown: Kirkland, QUÉBEC
Current Residence: Calgary, ALBERTA

› 11^th place – 2008 Olympic Games
› 3-time bronze medallist – Pan Am Games

"I pledge to create a better Canada by encouraging Canadians to chase their dreams and to be the best they can be."

Hometown: Brampton, ONTARIO
Current Residence: Brampton, ONTARIO

› 2008 Olympian – placed 10^th in the world
› 10-time Canadian National Team Member

"I pledge to create a better Canada by walking to work once a week."

Hometown: West Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Current Residence: Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA

› Bronze medalist - 2003 World Rowing Championships (Women's 8+)
› Bronze medalist - 2003 Lucerne World Cup (Women's 8+)

Hometown: Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Current Residence: Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA

› Two-time Olympian (2000 & 2008)
› Gold medalist - 2007 Pan Am Games

"I pledge to create a better Canada by following the three R's, reduce, reuse, recycle."

Hometown: Halifax, NOVA SCOTIA
Current Residence: Halifax, NOVA SCOTIA

› Canadian Record Holder, Men's C-1 200m
› Bronze medal, Men's C-2 1000m, 2002 World Championships

"I pledge to create a better Canada by continuing to be an active volunteer and mentor in my community and to positively impact the lives of the youth of tomorrow."

Hometown: Scarborough, ONTARIO
Current Residence: Mississauga, ONTARIO

› 7^th place – 2000 Olympic Games (captain)
› Competed at the 2002 & 1998 World Championships

"I pledge to create a better Canada by inspiring and motivating the youth in our community, helping them develop the ability to set goals and dedicate themselves to achieving them."

Hometown: Coquitlam, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Current Residence: Coquitlam, BRITISH COLUMBIA

› 2008 Olympian
› 2009 B.C. Premier Award - best female track and field athlete

"Je m'engage à bâtir un Canada meilleur en incitant tous les jeunes que je rencontre, de toutes les communautés à bouger à faire de l'activité phyisque."

Hometown: Montreal, QUÉBEC
Current Residence: Montreal, QUÉBEC

› Bronze medalist - 2001 World Championship - Fukuoka, Japan
› 5^th place - Sydney 2000 Olympic Games

"I pledge to create a better Canada by encouraging people to exercise daily."

Hometown: Chibougamau, QUÉBEC
Current Residence: Montreal, QUÉBEC

› 7-time Canadian National Champion
› 2-time bronze medallist – 2007 Pan Am Games

"I pledge to create a better Canada by providing an example of the benefits of living a healthy, active lifestyle."

Hometown: Kelowna, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Current Residence: Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA

› 2008 Olympian – Silver medallist in men’s pair
› 2004 Olympian

"I pledge to create a better Canada by working with children and inspiring them to be their most excellent self."

Hometown: Pickering, ONTARIO
Current Residence: Calgary, ALBERTA

› Hold five World start records
› Placed 5^th at World Championships in '07-'08 season

"I pledge to create a better Canada by encouraging everyone from the ages of 3 to 93 to get out, be active and eat healthy."

Hometown: Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Current Residence: Whistler, BRITISH COLUMBIA

› 2008 World Cup Medalist

"I pledge to create a better Canada by continuing to be an active volunteer in my community and I hope to inspire the youth of tomorrow by sharing with them my experiences as an Olympic athlete."

Hometown: Mississauga, ONTARIO
Current Residence: Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA

› 1^st place – 2009 Men’s Pan American Cup – Santiago, Chile
› 10^th place - 2008 Olympic Games