Blog posts by Mike Fleurantin

Sport is often viewed as a meritocracy. Performance determines selection, playing time, and success. In theory, the fastest, strongest, or most skilled athletes rise to the top, and factors such as race, background, or identity are not supp ...

A New Year Check-In for Ontario Sports Organizations As we head into 2026, it’s a good time for Ontario sports organizations to pause and take stock of a few important changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 ( ...

This past month, I had the privilege of seeing Ottawa’s downtown through a new lens with Heritage Ottawa and guide Leo Doyle. Familiar streets came alive with stories about the pivotal role our city and organizations like the YMCA have play ...

I had the privilege of attending the Africa Speaks Conference 2025, hosted by the McGill African Students Society. The event focused on "The Growth of African Basketball," which resonates with my interest in sport development across the con ...

(French version follows below) In less than a decade, basketball in Canada has grown from a sport with potential to a national passion. This change was driven by the Toronto Raptors' success and a wave of talented Canadian players making th ...

Spring is often associated with new beginnings and rebirth. This spring, I am so proud to begin the next chapter in my legal career as a sport lawyer. This has been a goal of mine since 2016. With determination, networking, and luck, I fina ...