Canada at the 2014 Commonwealth Games Canada at the 2014 Commonwealth Games Canada competed in the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland from July 23 to August 3, 2014. It was the nation's 20th appearance at the Commonwealth Games, having competed at every Games since their inception in 1930. Canada competed in 16 out of 17 sports with the only exception being netball (as the team did not qualify). Canada's team consisted of 265 athletes and 100 support staff, the largest team for a games not hosted by the country. On September 12, 2012 former Commonwealth Games medalist Chantal Petitclerc was named as the Chef de
Commonwealth Games Federation a time as an award for services to the CGF. Former Chairmen and presidents automatically become a Life Vice-President. The flag consists of a white background with the emblem of the CGF in the centre. "see: Bids for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, Bids for the 2018 Commonwealth Games" The General Assembly of the CGF are responsible for deciding who will host the Commonwealth Games, 8 years prior to the games in question once all bids have been submitted. The selection process is made in accordance with the Candidate City Manual, as drafted by the Executive Board and made available to