Question Period Note: Transgender inclusion in Sport

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Reference number:
PCH-2024-QP00025
Date received:
Jan 18, 2024
Organization:
Canadian Heritage
Name of Minister:
St-Onge, Pascale (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Sport

Issue/Question:

Transgender inclusion in Sport

Suggested Response:

·Sport Canada’s mission is to enhance opportunities for all Canadians to participate and excel in sport, including trans-identifying athletes.

Background:

In sport, inclusion is achieved by protecting spaces for disadvantaged populations to participate fairly and safely (e.g., age, weight, sex, disability).

Additional Information:

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