Statement by Minister Qualtrough on drone usage at Paris 2024 Olympic Games

PARIS, July 28, 2024

Using a drone to surveil another team during a closed practice is cheating. It is completely unfair to Canadian players and to opposing teams. It undermines the integrity of the game itself.

The Government of Canada is aware of the decision made by the FIFA Appeal Committee. Given that the Women's Program receives funding from Sport Canada, we are withholding funding relating t