He felt that it was the duty of all Canadian citizens to help, and urged contributions from individuals, organizations, and provincial governments.

[3] J. Howard Crocker was appointed chairman of the track and field sub-committee to select athletes, and named committee members to represent each province.

[6][7] When Crocker declined to be Chef de Mission for Canada at the Olympics, Patrick J. Mulqueen replaced him as manager of the Canadian delegation.

[6][8] After the games, Marples reported that it cost $460 to send each athlete to France, but the Canadian Olympic Committee still had financial reserves despite being approximately $1100 over budget.

Facing tougher competition, Canada's team was unable to achieve results comparable to the five medals earned in 1920.

The six-man clay pigeon teams finished second to earn Canada's first medal in shooting since 1908.