Community Sport Dialogue: From Recommendations to Action
Friday, November 13, 2026
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
University of Ottawa (Telfer School of Management – Desmarais Building)
Building on the findings and recommendations of the Commission on the Future of Sport in Canada, this event will bring together sport leaders from across Ottawa, alongside researchers, students, policymakers, and community organizations, to explore how our city can lead the implementation of meaningful change.
The discussion will focus on practical actions that municipalities, governments, educational institutions, and community sport organizations can take to create safer, more inclusive, and more sustainable sport environments. Together, participants will identify opportunities for Ottawa to demonstrate leadership and advance concrete actions that strengthen community sport locally and contribute to broader national objectives surrounding sport.
Confirmed Speakers and Panelists
Karine Fahmy
Partner at BLG, governance expert, and member of the team that supported the Commission on the Future of Sport in Canada in its review of the Canadian sport system.
Dr. Andrew Pipe
Past Team Canada physician at multiple Olympic Games, Special Advisor to the Commission on the Future of Sport in Canada, and a recognized leader in sport, health, and sport ethics.
Prof. Milena Parent
Professor at the Telfer School of Management and School of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa, and a recognized expert in sport governance and management.
Frances Mercer
Executive Director of the Ottawa Sport Council and a leader in community sport development in the Ottawa region.
Program Highlights:
• Opening keynote address
• Panel discussion
• Audience dialogue and Q&A
• Networking breakfast
Complete event details will be released soon.
Presented in partnership by the Ottawa Sport Council and the University of Ottawa.
