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About Us

Weightlifting Canada Haltérophilie is the governing body for the sport of Olympic weightlifting in Canada. Formed in 1960 and incorporated as a Not-for-Profit in 1974, WCH has seen tremendous growth in the sport.

Board Members

Craig Walker
Richard Mason
Deanne Friesen
Gabriel Auclair
Athletes Rep - Quinn Everett
Director Anti-Doping - Joe Landreville
Director Coaching Programs - Trevor Cottrell
High Performance Manager - Mac Read
Raf Korkowski
Kathy Johnston

Mission

Weightlifting Canada Haltérophilie exists to advance the sport of weightlifting in Canada by empowering athletes, fostering the development of coaches and technical officials, and ensuring strong governance that drives excellence domestically and on the international stage, while fostering a safe environment for all.

Vision

We are committed to building a future where Canadian Weightlifting shines on the international stage, grounded in the principles of fair and clean competition.