OTTAWA, ONTARIO (May 13, 2025) – Over 35 Canadian sprint and slalom paddlers have booked their tickets for the 2025 ICF international season. The 2025 National Team Trials were held […]... Read More
Canoe Kayak Canada Announces 2025 World Cup Sprint & Slalom Teams Slalom World Championships Teams
CKC announces the departure of Sprint Head Coach Anders Gustafsson
OTTAWA, ON (May 7, 2025) – Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) announces the departure of Sprint Head Coach, Anders Gustafsson. Gustafsson, a decorated former Swedish kayaker, joined Canada’s sprint national high-performance […]... Read More
New Canadian Safe Sport Program Rules now in effect – April 1, 2025
As of today, April 1, 2025, the new Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP) will replace the Abuse-Free Sport program. Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) has adopted this new program committed to […]... Read More
CKC Launches the 2025 Boats for All Campaign
Canoe Kayak Canada is thrilled to launch the 2025 Boats for All Campaign – to ensure our races at National Championships are inclusive for all, while growing the sport across the […]... Read More
Alumni Council Update
Hi everyone! Allow me to introduce myself as the Chairperson of the CKC Alumni Committee – LA Schmidt, I have listed the remainder of the Committee below: The CKC Alumni […]... Read More
CKC Statement – CCES Athlete Suspension
OTTAWA, ON (February 4, 2025) – Canoe Kayak Canada respects the decision of the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport to suspend recently retired national team athlete Madeline Schmidt for a […]... Read More
OCÉANE MARCHAND, PHIL LALIBERTÉ, EMILY PARSONS AND KEVIN MCINTYRE SELECTED FOR THE 2024 CKC EXCELLENCE AWARDS
The Club Development Award, the Coach Developer Award and Coach Recognition Awards are presented on an annual basis to coaches and club leaders who have made significant achievements in their […]... Read More
CKC welcomes Sprint Kayak Coach Paul Wycherley
OTTAWA, ON (January 20, 2025) – Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) is thrilled to welcome Paul Wycherley to the CKC sprint high-performance team. Paul will take on the role of men’s […]... Read More
CKC mourns the loss of Roger Parsons
It is with great sadness that Canoe Kayak Canada recognizes the passing of Roger Parsons, a legendary member and pioneer of the Canadian whitewater paddling community. While the paddling community […]... Read More
Alumni Tribute: Frank Garner & Art Quartermain
By: Graham Barton It is with sadness we mourn the loss of two individuals who recently had a tremendous impact on my life, both professionally and personally. Frank Garner was […]... Read More