IN THE NEWS: Purchase of CCM Hockey, nicotine’s impact on golfers and trade agreement negotiations

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the purchase of CCM Hockey by Swedish company, Altor, the rate of tobacco use in golfers, upcoming renegotiations of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, community sport groups’ need for provincial support and the role of educational institutions in the reconciliation process.

Swedish investment group adds CCM to its roster as it makes a play for growth: Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine spoke to the Canadian Press about Swedish private equity firm Altor signing a deal to purchase CCM Hockey. The story was featured in outlets across Canada such as CTV News’ W5 and The Toronto Star.

Tour Pro’s Little Helper: Does nicotine create a competitive advantage?: Professor of Kinesiology Toby Mündel’s research highlighting the rate of tobacco use in golfers was featured in Golf Digest.

Trade agreement renegotiations: Associate Professor of Political Science Blayne Haggart spoke to Newstalk 770 CHQR about the upcoming renegotiation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), expanding on his recent article in The Conversation.

Community sports need provincial ‘assist’ to thrive: Associate Professor of Sport Management Kyle Rich spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about his recent sports policy research, which was also featured in PelhamToday.ca

Role of education in reconciliation process: Director of Indigenous Educational Studies Programs Sheila Cote-Meek spoke to YourTV Niagara about the role educational institutions play in the reconciliation process.


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