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Tricia Smith Re-Elected as Canadian Olympic Committee President for Fourth Term

Smith, a four-time Olympian and IOC member, continues her leadership as the COC also welcomes new board members and appoints Marie-Huguette Cormier as vice-president.

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COC President Tricia Smith addresses the crowd gathered for the restoration of the late Olympian Percy Williams’ two Olympic gold medals during a ceremony to present the restored medals to his family at the BC Sports Hall of Fame in Vancouver, B.C. on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Marissa Tiel

Overview

  • Tricia Smith, a four-time Olympic rower and 1984 silver medalist, has been unanimously re-elected as president of the Canadian Olympic Committee during its annual session on April 27, 2025.
  • Smith has led the COC since 2015 and secured her fourth consecutive term, reinforcing leadership stability within the organization.
  • Marie-Huguette Cormier, a two-time Olympic fencer, was appointed as vice-president of the COC board, highlighting athlete representation in governance.
  • The COC board saw the re-election of Hubert Lacroix, Jaquie Parchment, and Sad Rafi, while Lara Mussell Savage and Tim Powers joined as new directors.
  • The organization operates with 97 voting members, representing a broad coalition of national and multi-sport organizations, athletes, and sport leaders.