Despite setting an ambitious goal to secure a top-five finish in the medals table at the upcoming 2026 Olympics, Canada's alpine skiing team left the recent Milano Cortina Olympics empty-handed. Alpine Canada had previously outlined this goal in 2021 as part of a comprehensive five-year plan after a promising performance at the 2023 world championships, where the team won four medals and finished fifth overall.

However, the performance at the Olympics reflected a significant regression, with the Canadian team failing to secure any medals. The best results came from Jack Crawford, who finished ninth in downhill, while Val Grenier and Laurence St-Germain both placed 13th in the giant slalom and team combined, leaving a disappointing impression. These results highlight the challenges faced by Alpine Canada in maintaining competitive momentum and meeting its high expectations.

The failure to achieve even a single medal raises concerns about the effectiveness of the current strategy and points to potential underlying issues within the organization. With the 2026 Winter Olympics on the horizon, there will be increased scrutiny on Alpine Canada to reassess its goals and strategies to foster talent and achieve the success that they have envisioned in the face of increased competition from global skiing powers.