Former federal cabinet minister Carla Qualtrough has been elected president of Swimming Canada, the organization announced Wednesday.

The former Paralympic swimmer won three bronze medals representing Canada at the 1988 Seoul and 1992 Barcelona Games.

She also won six medals at the 1990 world championships, including four silver and two bronze.

Qualtrough later served as an MP for Delta, B.C., and held several federal cabinet posts, including minister of sport and physical activity.

She says she looks forward to supporting athletes at every level, from community pools to the Olympic and Paralympic podium.

Zack Chetrat has been named vice-president, Suzanne Weckend will serve as secretary, while Olympians Jennifer Button and Rachel Nicol, along with post-secondary leader Janet Morrison, were also elected as new directors.


This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 28, 2026.

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