This is a full-time program for Canada. We have full-time trainers and full-time coaches. They put a lot of money into us.

This fund alleviates so many stresses. I know ($6,000) sounds, to most people, like an insignificant number. But talk to any Canadian athlete and they'll tell you it's a huge number.

It's definitely a thrill. We know it's expected, but it's still a thrill.

(It was) the first time I couldn't perform in my entire life. Took a sabbatical (but) didn't know that it was going to last for over two years,

This time around, there are not only more U.S. stores in Canada, but the Canadian stores appear to have more products than you would find in the U.S..

The last time we were (in the Olympics), we got kicked in the can by Canada.