Sport Canada
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| Jurisdiction | Sport in Canada |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Headquarters | Gatineau |
| Sponsor | Canadian Heritage |
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Sport Canada is a branch of the Department of Canadian Heritage.[1] Its mission is "to enhance opportunities for all Canadians to participate and excel in sport."[2] Sport Canada develops Federal sport policy in Canada, provides funding programs in support of sport, and administers special projects related to sport.[3]
Funding from Sport Canada is provided through the Athlete Assistance Program, which gives direct financial support to selected national team athletes; the Sport Support Program, which funds national sports organizations; and the Hosting Program, which helps sport organizations to host the Canada Games and international sport events.[4] Sport Canada special projects include research projects; projects aimed at increasing participation in sport;[5] the Long-Term Athlete Development Model; and Podium Canada, consisting of the Own the Podium and Road to Excellence programs, aimed at improving Canada's performance at the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.[6]
Responsibility for Sport Canada has been given to a Minister of State, a junior Cabinet Minister reporting to the Minister of Canadian Heritage. The current Minister of State for Sport is Bal Gosal.[7]
Governing Bodies[edit]
Sport Canada funds various governing bodies for sport in Canada including:
- Athletics Canada
- Baseball Canada
- Canadian Blind Sport Association
- Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association
- Canadian Cycling Association
- Canadian Fencing Federation
- Canadian Soccer Association
- Canadian Wheelchair Basketball Association
- Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association
- Canadian Yachting Association
- Equine Canada
- Federation of Canadian Archers
- Judo Canada
- Rowing Canada Aviron
- Rugby Canada
- Shooting Federation of Canada
- Swimming Natation Canada
- Table Tennis Canada
- Tennis Canada
- Volleyball Canada
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1268160670172
- ^ Government of Canada. "Sport Canada - Mission". Retrieved 2007-12-14.
- ^ Government of Canada. "Role of Sport Canada". Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ^ Government of Canada. "Sport Canada - Funding Programs Overview". Retrieved 2007-12-14.
- ^ 'Taking Sport Seriously' 3rd edition Thompson Educational Publishing
- ^ Government of Canada. "Sport Canada - Special Initiatives Overview". Retrieved 2007-12-14.
- ^ "The Honourable Bal Gosal: Minister of State (Sport)". Canadian Heritage. Retrieved 12 June 2012.
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