Canadian Olympic Committee's new goal: eradicating homophobia in schools

You Can Play founder Patrick Burke speaks at a
news conference in Toronto

The Canadian Olympic Committee is partnering with two organizations to encourage inclusion in sports in advance of the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto.

The COC is working with You Can Play and Egale Canada, two organizations that promote acceptance and tolerance, to fight homophobia across the country.

As part of the partnership, You Can Play and Egale will provide support for Olympic athletes who want to reveal their sexuality.

Athletes will also visit schools to talk to students about issues faced by members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community.

"Starting today, the greatest athletes in Canada embrace a new mission: the eradication of homophobia in Canadian schools," You Can Play founder Patrick Burke said at a news conference Tuesday.

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Canadian Olympic Committee's new goal: eradicating homophobia in schools

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