I want to give as many Canadians the opportunity to be successful and if we can use their athletic gifts to get them a free degree or a free diploma across the border then I guess I'm doing my job.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I was on the national Pentathlon team for a few years, but there was no funding for athletes in Canada. I was in a massive amount of personal debt at the age of 21, so I joined a little modelling and talent agency to get a some work, to do anything so that I didn't have to drop out of school.
Every Canadian who wants to learn should have the opportunity to do so.
If I am to be known for anything, I would like it to be for encouraging Canadians, for knowing a little bit about their daily, extraordinary courage. And for wanting that courage to be recognized.
I'm a very, very proud Canadian, and having the privilege to represent my country on the international level was the highlight of my 18-year career.
Canadians are very proud of me, of my career.
Canadians send us great hockey players. You also send us wonderful performers, from the beginning, with Mary Pickford.
There's not much that I haven't done in my life, but there's lots of things that I'd like to do better. The variety of my career has been the fun of it, and I can thank Canada for that.
I think we can be competitive on and off the field and create a model where our athletes are scholars and learners, too.
I'm able to give a voice to the athletes around the world - use my degree for something other than the power play.
Companies that support sports developmental programs in our communities should also be applauded.
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