Bigger cheques start arriving for Canada’s Olympians and Paralympians
CALGARY — A pay raise for Canada’s Olympians and Paralympians is rolling out with the Winter Games just weeks away.
Sports Minister Kent Hehr revealed details of the increased money going into the Athletes Assistance Program on Friday at WinSport, where many athletes train.
They receive monthly “carding” cheques from the AAP for living expenses and sport costs their federations don’t cover.
A senior card is now worth $1,765 a month, an increase of $265. Development card athletes get $1,060, which is a top-up of $160.