Support our athletes’ ongoing success
Vision, Mission, Mandate, Goals and Values
Vision
For Canada to be a world leader in high performance sport at the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Mission
To provide the technical leadership for Canadian sports to achieve sustainable and improved podium performances at the Olympic and Paralympic Games through a values based approach.
Mandate
Own the Podium provides technical leadership and guidance to national sport organizations with the aim of delivering more Olympic and Paralympic medals for Canada. Own the Podium makes funding recommendations through prioritized investment strategies using an evidence informed, expert driven, targeted and collaborative approach.
OUR VALUES
Excellence:
Excellence is a habit. We strive for performance solutions every day within our team and with our partners to drive continuous improvement.
Bold Leadership:
Forging new paths takes courage. We challenge the status quo by encouraging innovation, supporting calculated risks and empowering the pursuit of excellence.
Collaboration:
Working together is powerful. We work with our partners to achieve greater success by leveraging personal and collective strengths.
Respect:
People and their perspectives matter. We show our teammates and partners that we care about the consequences of our actions and treat them with dignity by considering their ideas and opinions.
Integrity:
Integrity is the foundation of trust. We are committed to building mutual confidence and trust in all of our relationships by being honest, transparent and fair.
Accountability:
Owning our actions is fundamental. We consistently meet our commitments and take responsibility for our behaviours and decisions.
Diversity:
Difference is valued. We believe in an inclusive culture that empowers all of us to connect, belong and grow.