Oakley, which is based in southern California, is to launch a unique Canadian Olympic team eyewear collection as part of the new agreement, which will see Canadian athletes wearing Oakley products at all national and international events, including the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games, the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games and the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

"As a brand and as a product, Oakley encompasses the attitude, innovation, passion and performance we look for in Canadian Olympic Team partners," said COC President Marcel Aubut.

"On behalf of the Canadian Olympic Committee, I am delighted to officially welcome Oakley to our Canadian Olympic family."

As part of the agreement, proceeds of officially licensed Oakley produced Canadian Olympic team eyewear products will directly support the training and development of Canadian Olympic and high-performance athletes.

"I'm so excited that Oakley is joining forces with the Canadian Olympic Team," said Athens 2004 Olympic kayaking champion and chairman of the COC Athletes' Commission, Adam van Koeverden (pictured top).

"Oakley has been one of my greatest sponsors and supporters on and off the water for over a decade, and I think it's an amazing opportunity for our athletes.

"In my opinion, Oakley makes the best eyewear on the planet, and like our world-class athletes, they are just as focused on being number one, so it's a tremendous fit.

"I can't wait to try out the new line."

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