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Celine Dion, Michael J. Fox voice their support for Canadian Olympians in new video

Two of Canada's biggest stars are all-in for Team Canada at this summer's Paris Olympics and are keen to tell the stories of the homegrown athletes who will be competing there.

Grammy Award-winning singer Celine Dion and Emmy Award-winning actor Michael J. Fox have lent their voices to a partnered promotional campaign released Friday by CBC /Radio-Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee.

Titled Brave is Unbeatable, it showcases nine Canadian athletes and the obstacles they must overcome to compete on the world stage. The opening ceremony for the Olympics is July 26 and the Games run until Aug. 11. The Paralympics are scheduled Aug. 28-Sept. 8.

WATCH: Canadian Olympians featured in 'Brave is Unbeatable' video:

"I'm so proud to be part of this campaign," said Fox, who voices the English-language video, while Dion is featured on the French version. "It's amazing to see what these athletes have overcome in order to achieve greatness. I think that story is so important, and we can all relate to that struggle to persevere despite the odds. I consider myself part of Team Canada, and I'll be cheering them all on as they compete in Paris this summer."  

"The stories of these athletes inspire me," Dion said. "I cannot wait to see what each of them accomplishes when they go for it in Paris this summer, where I hope they will also inspire the world. It was an honour to be part of this campaign, and to help tell their stories."

The campaign, produced by The Hive agency, is led by the 60-second film "What We Don't See," directed by Hubert Davis, an Academy Award-nominated Canadian filmmaker known for his work on the documentaries Black Ice and Giants of Africa. 

"This campaign is a natural extension of our ongoing commitment to

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