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.