Question Period Note: Community Sport for All Initiative

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Reference number:
PCH-2024-QP00021
Date received:
Apr 25, 2024
Organization:
Canadian Heritage
Name of Minister:
St-Onge, Pascale (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Sport

Issue/Question:

Community Sport for All Initiative

Suggested Response:

The Community Sport for All Initiative seeks to reduce barriers to participation in sports for equity-deserving groups, in particular, Black, Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQI+, low income, persons with disabilities, and newcomers.

Background:

In Budget 2021, the Government of Canada announced $80 million over two years to support organized sport and to help communities recover from the impacts of COVID-19 and kick-start local organized sports that are accessible to all.

Additional Information:

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