Blog posts by Mike Fleurantin

A Walk Through Ottawa's Basketball Heritage: Growth, Governance, AND Community Impact

Monday, August 18 by Mike Fleurantin
By Mike Fleurantin 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 ...

Empowering Africa: Unveiling Basketball's Transformative Potential

Sunday, March 30 by Mike Fleurantin
by Mike Fleurantin 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 develop ...

The Rise of Basketball in Canada: 2016 - 2024

Wednesday, October 30 by Mike Fleurantin
(French version follows below) Written by Mike Fleurantin, Sport Law 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 ...

My Passion for Sport Fueled my Passion for Sport Law

Tuesday, April 16 by Mike Fleurantin
Written by Mike Fleurantin, Sport Law 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 deter ...
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