The Canadian Branch announced today they have reaffirmed their commitment to Curling Quebec (CQ) and Ottawa Valley Curling Association (OVCA). The Canadian Branch events for this year will include the Quebec Challenge Cup, the Governor General’s double-rink competition, the Gordon International Medal, the Tim Caverly Junior Christmas bonspiel and the Pat Lid club competition. Tom Labelle, president of the Canadian Branch, said `the working relationship with Marc-André Robitaille from CQ and the OVCA is extremely strong and we share a common vision for curling`.