Year in Review 2018–2019

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Year in Review 2018 –2019 1 50 years of building confidence in sport and in life!

What an incredible year! Joined Our National Partners joined our celebrations by more than 190 countries from through increased support in a variety of initiatives around the world, we celebrated throughout the year. The domino effect of all the tremendous efforts 50 years of transforming lives of of 2018–2019 continues. The momentum around individuals with an intellectual building awareness of the movement, changing disability (ID) through sport. This attitudes towards individuals with ID and creating doesn’t just happen overnight – more inclusive communities across Canada through sport remains the cornerstone of what we this takes a global movement over will do for the next 50 years! We believe the past many years. 50 years has set the stage for an incredible and Celebrations kicked off on July 20, 2018 on exciting future. Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois. In Canada we embarked on a number of national initiatives, leveraging the 50th anniversary to achieve strategic and operational goals. Passionate and dedicated Special Olympics advocates across 12 Provincial and Territorial Chapters came together with pride, enthusiasm and passion to recognize the country’s Movement Makers, highlight athletes, coaches and volunteers, salute the work of Dr. Frank Hayden, acknowledge future trailblazers and help build our Mark Tewksbury Sharon Bollenbach brand among Canadians. Chair, Board of CEO, Special Olympics We are excited to share with you the many Directors Canada successes and inspiring stories in this report. You will see how Canadians embraced inclusion through the inaugural Global Day of Inclusion, how the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Antigonish set new benchmarks, how Special Olympics athletes proudly represented Canada at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 and you will meet some of our amazing athletes. The National Awareness Campaign Challenge Accepted shone a spotlight on athletes’ abilities both on the field and off through compelling videos, imagery and radio spots, raising awareness of Special Olympics Canada’s mission and its milestone year.

2 3 Global celebration in Chicago

Events included the first-ever Special Olympics Unified Cup; a star-studded Global Day of Inclusion; a Law Enforcement Torch Run Commemorative Run; a ceremonial lighting of the Special Olympics Eternal Flame of Hope, symbolizing our ongoing Athletes from 1968 are welcomed back to Soldier Field. burning passion for inclusion and justice for people with intellectual disabilities.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver: Had a vision of inclusion for all.

Shining a spotlight on Special Olympics athletes

The National Awareness Campaign Challenge Accepted featured Special Olympics athletes, Special Olympics Canada giving them the opportunity to demonstrate the challenges they’ve overcome in sport and in life th 50 anniversary – from achieving a personal best result in the pool to getting a job. From its humble beginning of a mere 1,000 athletes The campaign shone a spotlight on the at the 1st International Special Olympics Summer incredible abilities of Special Olympics Canada Games at Chicago’s Soldier Field in 1968, Special athletes, creating media opportunities across Mark: “They said I would never make the team Olympics has grown into a global movement the country in print, radio and television – from – they never said anything about leading one!” with more than 5 million athletes from more than morning shows to ETalk. 190 countries around the world. In 2018, Special Building off the Challenge Accepted momen- Olympics celebrated its 50th anniversary, honour- tum, were various public relations initiatives. ing the legacy of the past and setting a course for The Toronto Star and CTV News covered Celebrity its future. Coaching sessions with Olympians Penny Eunice Kennedy Shriver, sister of former Oleksiak and Phylicia George. Our Partners at President John F. Kennedy, had a vision to take TSN also helped raise awareness by featuring Dr. Frank Hayden: Canada’s connection to the birth of a global movement. a stand against the injustices faced by people with Special Olympics athletes on their network, intellectual disabilities. Her solution was simple: including helping an athlete live his dream of give people with intellectual disabilities the chance becoming a sports reporter. to demonstrate their ability, determination and value Thank you to all of our National Partners who through sport. Alongside Canadian researcher rose to the occasion with increased support and Dr. Frank Hayden, they created a movement of funding to help make this an incredible year of Katie: “They said people would stare – it’s usually followed by applause!” inclusion, where everyone is accepted and given brand awareness and building positive attitudes the opportunity to live their potential. towards individuals with an intellectual disability.

4 5 Canada lights up red for Inaugural Global Day of Global Day of Inclusion Inclusion – July 21, 2018

Famous landmarks light up for inclusion in support Canadians responded to the message of inclusion of Special Olympics in Canada. and call to action with 8,500 #ChooseToInclude social media posts in Canada, a 91.1 million reach and generating some 211.6 million impressions. This would not have been possible without the engagement of our National Partner Tim Hortons – who helped make it a fun event while raising funds with the sale of a Special Olympics Donut – created by our very own Special Olympics athlete – Savannah Lussier from Grand Prairie, Alberta. In total, more than $120,000 was raised to support community programs across Canada. Savannah Lussier from Grand Prairie, Alberta.

Science World and BC Place, Vancouver CN Tower, Toronto

Establishing a lasting legacy

In celebration of Special Olympics 50th anniversary, the University of Western Ontario announced the Canadians celebrate Global Day of Inclusion with a Special Olympics Donut. Dr. Frank J. Hayden Chair in Sport and Social Impact within its Faculty of Health Sciences. Established in October 2018, the one-time legacy Creating a more inclusive Canada project is funded by a $1.5 million contribution from the Special Olympics Canada Foundation, Special Olympics Canada, its Provincial and Territorial Chapters, partner organizations and champions, along with matching funds from Western, to create 8,500 91.1M 211.6M a $3 million endowed Chair. #ChooseToInclude Reach Impressions The Hayden Chair honours Dr. Hayden’s pivotal posts in Canada research which helped launch the Special Olympics movement 50 years ago and passes the torch for Dr. Frank Hayden and Special Olympics continued research to Western’s Sport and Social British Columbia athlete. Impact Research Group, a team focused on the social impact of sport and physical activity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 6 7 The Demeulenaere family, Special Olympics PEI volunteers and participants

All five members of Village Green’s Demeulenaere family are involved in Special Olympics Prince Edward Island. Dad, Mike, is an active Law Roshan Gosal with his soccer team in British Columbia. Enforcement Torch Run member, raising significant funds for Special Olympics. Mom, Tracey, is Roshan Gosal, Special an Active Start coach, helping children with an intellectual disability aged two to six develop motor Olympics British Columbia skills. Nine-year-old daughter Naomi is a “junior volunteer volunteer” with Active Start, six-year-old Kelsey is an Active Start participant and two-year-old Renee is official cheerleader. Special Olympics British Columbia’s Roshan Gosal, 20, started as a volunteer coach in Abbots- ford when he was in grade 10, hoping to fulfill his volunteer hours. Six years later, not only is he still a soccer and swim coach, but he also volunteers as a Community Outreach Coordinator, helping recruit youth into the movement. He also spear- heads Spread the Word to End the Word, an international campaign to stop the use of the R-word, across Abbotsford. In celebration of Special Olympics’ 50th anniversary across the globe, Jackie Barrett, Special Special Olympics Canada identified Olympics Newfoundland The Demeulenaere family: Special Olympics is a family affair. 50 Movement Makers – people and organizations who have played an & Labrador athlete and integral role in helping to reach mentor this milestone, or who are inspiring growth and setting a future vision Corner Brook powerlifter Jackie Barrett, also known as “the Newfoundland Moose,” has broken not only for advancing Special Olympics Special Olympics World Games records, but also in Canada. those of his able-bodied counterparts. At the Special Olympics World Summer Games Each of these 50 Movement Makers, one for Los Angeles 2015, Barrett’s 656-pound deadlift each year of Special Olympics, exemplifies the very Mark Tewksbury, Chair, Board of Directors, broke Special Olympics records and his 611-pound essence of Special Olympics’ mission to enrich the Special Olympics Canada. squat broke the Newfoundland Men’s Master-1 Jackie Barrett, Special Olympics lives of Canadian children, youth and adults with Newfoundland & Labrador athlete. Super-Heavyweight record. After retiring from the intellectual disabilities through the transformative sport in 2015, he’s still involved mentoring young power of sport. athletes and breaking down barriers for individuals with an intellectual disability. 8 9 Eddie Nicks, Special Rosemary Ryan, Special Olympics Team Canada Olympics Team Canada 2019 2019 soccer player associate athletics coach

Ontario’s Eddie Nicks joined his local Special Newfoundland’s Rosemary Ryan has been a Special Olympics soccer club in 2014. Four years later his Olympics volunteer coach for snowshoeing, skiing, team qualified for Special Olympics Team Canada athletics, bowling and curling for the past 12 years. Harry “Red” Foster: Establishes the movement in Canada. 2019 and brought home a bronze medal from the Abu Dhabi marked her first-ever Special Olympics Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. World Games. She’s grateful for the many new Eddie was also selected to represent Special techniques and drills she learned on the world stage Dr. Frank Hayden and Special Olympics Harry “Red” Foster, Newfoundland & Labrador coach Rosemary Ryan. Olympics North America at the Opening Ceremony and brought home to her local program in Stephen- advertiser/broadcaster as one of only seven athletes – one from each ville, Newfoundland. Rosemary was also named & Special Olympics Special Olympics region around the world – to Special Olympics Canada’s 2018 Female Coach participate in the torch relay, passing the flame to of the Year. Canada pioneer light the cauldron and officially kick off the Games. Champions Network

While Dr. Frank Hayden’s research on the impact In 2013, Olympic swimmer Mark of fitness on individuals with an intellectual disability helped develop Special Olympics in the U.S., Tewksbury founded the Champions the late Harry “Red” Foster helped establish the Network, a group of Canadian movement in Canada. He signed the incorporation Olympians, professional athletes, papers in the 1970s and built an influential celebrities and television network in the North. Inspired by his brother with Down syndrome, he was a lifelong advocate for personalities who volunteer individuals with an intellectual disability. their time to promote the Special Olympics movement at events, George Reed, CFL legend through their networks, social and Special Olympics Marnie McBean and Special Olympics Team media and more. champion Canada 2019 swimmer Bobbi-Lynn Cleland. This group of inspiring influencers has grown from a core group of eight athletes to more than Saskatchewan Roughriders legend George Reed 50 members, including Olympic ice dancers Tessa was one of Special Olympics Canada’s first Virtue and Scott Moir, Canadian television person- celebrity ambassadors. He first got involved in the Eddie Nicks, Special Olympics Team ality Rick Mercer and TSN hockey commentator Canada 2019 athlete. 1970s when asked to speak at a small Special Bob McKenzie. Olympics track meet. He went on to develop the Champions Network members serve as George Reed Foundation, which supports people ambassadors at fundraising events, lead celebrity with intellectual disabilities through community training sessions with Special Olympics athletes, initiatives, educational support and Special helping them hone their skills, as well as engage in Olympics Saskatchewan programming. He also social media activities in support of various initiatives, helped Special Olympics Saskatchewan become such as Global Day of Inclusion. Canada’s first Provincial Chapter in 1975. Today, at 80 years old, he remains a steadfast supporter. Celebrity training session with Phylicia George and the Meet more movement makers: North York Jets track team. https://www.specialolympics.ca/50/movement-makers

10 11 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games, Antigonish 2018

The Special Olympics Canada Summer Games included more than 1,000 athletes and 400 coaches and mission staff from across Canada at the week- long competition in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Special Olympics athletes competed in nine summer sports Julia Kostecki, Special Olympics Ontario (athletics, basketball, bocce, golf, powerlifting, rhythmic gymnastics, soccer, softball and swim- ming), which served as the qualifying event for Special Olympics Team Canada selection for the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. Alongside athletes and coaches were 1,000-plus local volunteers who committed countless hours in the planning and execution of the Games, ensuring every detail of the Games was well managed. In addition to setting a high standard for delivery of an outstanding Games experience for the What an incredible year it was for 12 Provincial and Territorial teams, the Games Special Olympics across Canada. generated $8.7 million overall economic activity From community based daily sport in Antigonish and surrounding area, $10.7 million overall in Nova Scotia and $12.6 million overall programs to the World Games, in Canada. athletes and coaches experienced a range of opportunities to excel Michael Palitti, Special Olympics British Columbia athlete. in sport.

The Games – an economic driver $8.7M $10.7M $12.6M Overall economic Overall economic activity Overall in Canada activity in Antigonish in Nova Scotia and surrounding area

Christine Sullivan powerlifting at the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games Antigonish 2018. 12 13 The National Team Special Olympics World Special Olympics Canada Program Games, Abu Dhabi 2019 National Awards

In the lead-up to every World Games, the National Since 1989, Special Olympics Canada has hon- More than 190 countries and 7,500 athletes came Team Program supports athletes and coaches oured athletes and volunteers for remarkable together in the United Arab Emirates in March for by providing access to increased training, equip- achievements that contribute to and strengthen the the largest humanitarian event in the World in 2019. ment, competitions and sport science. Special Olympics movement across the country. The World Games in Abu Dhabi and Dubai took The National Team Program is integral to Each year, achievements are recognized through place March 14 to 21, 2019 and Special Olympics ensuring every athlete has the opportunity to a national awards program that includes several Team Canada’s 2019 roster consisted of 109 perform to the best of their ability on the world distinct categories – athletes, teams, coaches, fund- athletes, 54 coaches and mission staff with over stage. In advance of the Special Olympics World raising volunteers, volunteers that contribute locally 150 family and friends in attendance. Chef de Games Abu Dhabi 2019, two training camps were and nationally. Mission for Special Olympics Team Canada 2019 held for the full team roster, in addition to multi- In addition, this year two prestigious awards was Mike Greek, CEO Special Olympics Nova ple sport-specific training camps and two coach were presented that recognize significant, long-term Scotia and the team’s Honorary Coach and mission staff meetings, that included training contributions. was Marnie McBean, three-time Olympic gold tools, emergency preparedness, diversity and The Dr. Frank Hayden Athlete Lifetime medal rower. cultural workshops. Achievement Award recipient in 2018 was Wayne Collectively, the team produced outstanding Morton. For more than 36 years as a Special Olym- results, bringing home 155 medals, including 90 pics athlete and volunteer Wayne has dedicated his gold – the highest gold medal count of any other life to being an outstanding role model and advo- competing country. Bowling Championships 2018 PEI cate for people with intellectual disabilities. The 2018 Harry “Red” Foster Award went to Mark, Paul and Sean Etherington, the creators of Special Olympics motionball, a national non-profit organization that raises funds and awareness for the Special Olym- Canada 2018 Bowling pics Canada Foundation. The three brothers have Championships been advocates for Special Olympics athletes for more than 30 years. More than 400 athletes, coaches and mission staff attended the Special Olympics Canada Meet all 10 award winners from 2018: 2018 Bowling Championships in Charlottetown, https://www.specialolympics.ca/announcement/ Summerside and Tyne Valley, PEI. It was watch-what-are-special-olympics-canada-national- Special Olympics Canada’s first-ever sport- awards Regan Hofley, Special Olympics Team Canada 2019. specific national competition, which saw athletes compete in both 5-pin and 10-pin bowling. Canada at the World Games 155 90 Total medals Canada Gold medals brought home Malcolm Borsoi, Special Olympics Team Canada 2019. Special Olympics Canada National Awards winners. 14 15 Alma Loken, Special Olympics Ontario athlete.

Micheal Wright, Special Olympics Team Canada 2019 athlete. Special Olympics Canada

Special Olympics Team Canada 2019 golf overview coach Glenn Cundari and golfer Emma Bittorf. Athletes Volunteers

2018 2018

Special Olympics is more than an event – it is a grassroots 47,461 22,143 movement, operating in local sports clubs and programs in 2019 2019 communities across the country. 14,153 of which Special Olympics offers programs for individuals are coaches with an intellectual disability of all ages and a wide 49,626 21,953 range of abilities. Individuals with an intellectual disability can register with Special Olympics as Alex D’Silva, Special Olympics Ontario athlete early as two years old. and mom Stella D’Silva.

16 17 Special Olympics programs saw Unified Programs impressive growth in communities (Learn to Train) across the country. This would not be possible without the truly Introduces athletes to a number of sports that amazing coaches and volunteers they enjoy and may have a predisposition to that make sport happen every day playing. The intent is to build a multi-skill foundation that will provide the athlete with for individuals with intellectual options moving forward. disabilities. Unified programs offered in school

2018 2019 Special Olympics Team Canada athletes embrace after their race – true sportsmanship. 383 467

Community sports Active Start programs Unified Sports Programs for children between the ages of 2 and 6 years. These programs provide children Daily sport programs for all ages and a wide Athletes with an intellectual disability (ID) and with opportunities to engage in active play and range of abilities aimed at athletes who want partners without an ID are paired on teams for develop fundamental motor skills. to be active for life. training and competition.

2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 Maddison, Special Olympics Canada soccer player. 365 343 643 611 1,829 3,053 Healthy Athletes FUNdamentals Athlete Leadership Training Unified Sports include both community To ensure athletes can perform at their best, and Unified Schools programs. Healthy Athletes provides individuals with ID A continuation of the Active Start program This program empowers athletes to be leaders increased access to free healthcare through eight for athletes ages 7–12. Skills learned in not only in and for the movement but also in types of health screenings and nutrition education. this program provide support for everyday their communities. Training for athletes includes activities as well as a base for sports training public speaking, governance, social media Number of screenings completed and competition. and mentorship. by SO athletes

2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 1,860 1,976 547 714 3,829 5,160

Special Olympics Day at TSN. 18 19 Breaking records at the till

Sobeys ran its first-ever national in-store check-stand fundraising campaign. Over ten days in September 2018 customer donations raised $716,000 to help support the 6,175 community programs serving 47,461 Special Olympics athletes across the country. The total amount raised included a $150,000 corporate match. Sobeys was also a co-Presenting Sponsor of the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in July Athletes visit a Sobeys store and participate in the food fair. 2018 and their support went beyond a financial commitment. They rallied employees and hosted on-site activations to enhance the athlete, family and spectator experience.

Community Partners, Law Enforcement Torch Run and motionball continue to From a financial perspective, 2018–2019 was a very successful be a driving force year for Special Olympics Canada. At the heart of the community, law enforcement Special Olympics Canada achieved personnel from across Canada once again led a surplus in 2019 primarily due to the way in raising an incredible $4.4 million for onetime activities in support of 12 Provincial and Territorial Chapters. Monies were the 50th anniversary. This was the raised through year-round fundraising in commu- The Honourable Kirsty Duncan with Special Olympics nities such as Polar Plunges, Truck Convoys and athletes Mark, Katie, Connor and Savannah at LIMITLESS: The Special Olympics Canada Gala 2018. result of incredible collaboration Tip-A-Cop. and engagement from all of our motionball, a not-for-profit organization target- National Partners, community ing the ‘next generation’ of supporters, raised $1.8 partners, and individual donors. million for the Special Olympics Canada Foundation Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) representatives. and Special Olympics Chapters across Canada Special Olympics in Canada could not achieve through more than 40 integrated social and sport- annual athlete and volunteer growth, provide best ing events in 20 cities and 16 universities. These in class sport programs and competitions, coach events include Marathon of Sport, motionballU training, and deliver a National Team Program and motionball Galas. without the tremendous ongoing financial support from the Government of Canada. We have selected a few highlights of 2018/2019.

20 21 Financial summary

2018–2019 was a remarkable year for Special Olympics Canada due to activities related to the 50th anniversary. 0.4% Revenues $19,510,848

LIMITLESS: The Special Olympics Canada Gala 2018. th 24% 50 Anniversary 31% Foundation LIMITLESS: The Special Integrated Direct Marketing Fundraising Events Olympics Canada Gala Program (IDMP) – growing 11% In-kind Donation showed no limit when it our donor base 5% came to raising awareness Sponsorships In 2018 Special Olympics Canada launched a pilot 20% 9% and funds program aimed at building a national individual Grants giving fundraising program. The goal is to diversify Other LIMITLESS 2018 was our biggest and most our revenue strategies and establish a long-term successful Gala ever. Selling out to a crowd of program that engages more Canadians in our work 1200, this year’s 50th anniversary version raised and provides increased financial support as we 50% more than in 2017. continue to grow the Special Olympics movement Expenses Raising more than $1.3 million net, LIMITLESS in Canada. 2018 far exceeded our goals thanks to the At the core of our individual giving initiatives is 5% amazing and enthusiastic support of National our monthly giving program. Monthly donations $19,040,259 Partners, LIMITLESS sponsors, Special Olympics have a huge impact and provide sustainability. athletes, celebrities and Olympians, and SOC Year one results have proved successful and we th supporters in attendance. are extremely grateful to the many Canadians who 50 Anniversary 23% joined our movement as monthly donors. Fundraising

Become a monthly donor: Public Education 53% https://www.specialolympics.ca/donate $1.3M Program and 8% Chapter Support Raised at LIMITLESS Gala Administration 11%

22 23 Officers Directors Thank you to our National Partners Mark Tewksbury Andrew Vettese Chair & President Associate, Boston Consulting Group Our National Partners have given us the resources Co-Founder & President, Great Traits Inc. to change the lives of more than 47,500 individuals Catriona Le May Doan with intellectual disabilities. Their support has Stewart Johnston World & Olympic Champion, Speed Skating allowed us to build positive attitudes and create Vice Chair more inclusive communities all across Canada. President, Bell Media Sales, Marketing & TSN Chief Charles Bordeleau To all of our Partners – thank you for your ongoing Chief of Police, Ottawa Police Services support, we could not do it without you. Mike Lamontagne Past Chair Daniel Granger EVP, Etratech Enterprises Inc. President, ACJ Communications Platinum Level Partners Silver Level Partners Tim Hortons Wolesley Mike Trojan Donna Carbell Government of Canada Samuel Family Foundation Treasurer Sr. Vice President, Group Benefits Canadian Staples The Harry “Red” Foster Foundation Consultant, Senior Advisor Division, Manulife KIA JYSK Sobeys The Globe and Mail Jason (Jake) Bullen Dr. Jonathan Weiss Law Enforcement Torch Run Kubik Secretary Assistant Professor, York University Cassels Brock LLP Gold Level Partners Bronze Level Partners & Friends Jennifer Jones Bain & Company Canadian Progress Club Olympic Curler Coca Cola Canada Canada Life Signature Authentics Canadian 5 Pin Bowler’s Association Helen Pak The Slaight Family Foundation Lifemark Health Group Chief Creative Officer & President, Grey Toronto Home Hardware TSN John Scullion GREY Chair, Special Olympics Canada Foundation Special Olympics Canada Foundation

Katie Saunders Athlete Representative

Michael Samoszewski Vice President, Sparkling Business Unit, Coca-Cola Ltd.

Niyousha Zarinpour Managing Director & Head of Global Subsidiaries Group, Citi Canada

Peter MacKay Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP

24 25 Thank you to our monthly Terri Dershko Patricia Fletcher-Meillure Louise Hamelin Claude Desilets Naomi Fleury Colleen Hamilton donors Genevieve Desjardins Corie Fong Madison Hamilton Janie Desjardins Brian Foreshew Jordan Hamilton Ewing Soumya Aboulmachail Elvira Bigirimana Donallie Charlemagne Tom Deslippe Victoria Forget Darrell Harper Sandeep Achar Sandra Bignell Melanie Chartre Tracy Desroche Kathy Forster Tami Harris Ioanna Agelothanasis Swetha Bikkina Stephanie Chedraoui Jessay Devassy Mark Forsyth Janet Harrod Mike Aikins Stefanie Blacker Sarah Chenevert Zillah Deverell Rowlands Amelie Fortin Shelley Hassard Bea Aitken Sheila Blackmore Stephen Cheng Matthew Devine Marie Francis Janis Healy Sean Akkerman Sarah Blair Emmanuel Chlliah Wendy Dickel Garth Franklin Jessica Hendren Micheline Alam Samantha Blanchette Cody Chretien Carly Digweed Maggie Franklin Janet Hendry Abdelhadi Ali Michele Blondin Marilyn Chute Soulek Djilani Michael Fraser Badir Henri Tiffany Allison Janique Boire Putri Cikasari Terril Dodd Caroline Fredericks Nicole Herrmann Elsie Ambridge Suzanne Boisvert Christine Cinqmars Myriam Dominique Aurelie Fregeau Jane Heudes Paul Andrews Sharon Bollenbach Emily Clark Heather Domke Merrill Fullerton Alan Hewitt Laurie Anning Jean Bombardier Ben Clarke Kara Dort Scott Gabriel Gina Hodder Leigh Aquart Ashley Boucher Ella Clarke Aly Douglas Daniel Gaito Terri Hoddinott Brenda Arbuthnott Cassandra Boville Stephanie Claros Aristea Doukas Paul Gallina Debra Hodgins John Archer Beverly Boyd Shaunice Clayton Tony Downer Cathy Gallup Sylva Hogan Mirza Arifhodzic Natalie Boyd Rachel Cohen Erin Doyle Donald Garrow Shannon Holicza Gayle Arnold Nancy Bragg Leah Collins Lipsett Patrick Doyle Sarah Gelbard Greg Holman Sandra Ashpole Ramanuj Brahmachari Karo Comeau Robin Duke Ronda Gerrard Erma Hoogervorst Nikhil Aul Coleen Branscombe Ingar Constant Luc Dumouchel Nancy Gibbons Petra Hoosein Imran Azeez Virgina Brommeland Judy Corkum Nicola Dunning Sherri Gibbons Lorie Hopper Tim Bagu Cathy Brooks Tania Correia Derek Dwyer Moose Gibson Diane Hordyk Garry Bailey Jeff Brubacher June Coulter Brenda Eamerashkevill Veronique Gilbert Katie Hoskin Deborah Ballinger-Mills Ellie Bruce Nina Coutinho Kathy Ehman Gillian Gilkerson Arlene House Reginald Barker James Brule Louise Crawford Nour Elassy Craig Gillis Pascale Hovey Kyrstin Barkley Sarah Burchell Theo Creary Anna Elias Jaimie Gilpin Lynn Hubley Nathanael Barratt Debika Burman Scott Crichton Margaret Elias Patrizia Giolti John Huska Julie Bastien Lucille Burton Shannon Cullum Dave Elliott Catherine Giorgetti Shauna Hutton Andrea Bath Sophie Bury Brianne Dacosta Margery Elliott Leon Godin Loc Huynh Janet Beatty Pat Campbell Susan Dagenais Scott Elliott Tom Goff Alessia Iani Lynda Beatty Robert Campbell Tina Dale Sarah Esakin Girish Gopalan Marg Ingleton Katrina Beecraft Rodrigo Candido de Abreu Richard Damour Sajevan Eswarakumar Jessica Gordon Yvon Ipperciel Glenda Bell Lori Canfield Jasmine Dann Rebecca Evans Mandi Gosling David Ireland Marge Bellerose Michelle Carline Meera Das Sandra Evans Patrick Goulah Wayne Irvine Tim Bend Alison Cartan John Davey Tracy Evans Davida Gragor Laura Ishimwe Kelsey Bennett Beverly Cass Erin Dawson Aisha Farnum Vineca Gray Angie Ivey John Benoit Tammy Cassell Josephine De Guzman Veronica Fawcett Monica Gubersky Judy Jackson Justin Bertrand Jenny Castilloux Diana de la Cruz Sheryl Felhaber Nadeem Gulzar Annik Jacques Kiersten Bertrand Robert Cater Etienne de Lange Lisa Fenerty Lalage Hackett Hadi Jaffal Robyn Best Shelley Cattral Fred Decheno Noreen Fenrich Wynberne Hackett Justine Jamandron Sharmelle Best Jessica Caycedo Karen Degagne Danielle Findlay Claire Haigh Judith Janes Peter Bezanson Kraig Chardland Grace Dela Cruz Kristie Fletcher Chris Hajzler Brianna Jannet Mcneil

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