Minister St-Onge announces Canoe Kayak Canada is a national recipient of the Community Sport for All Initiative
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The investment will help remove barriers to sport and encourage more opportunities to take part in local organized sport.GATINEAU, QC, June 21, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to building stronger and healthier communities across the country. That is why we are investing in organizations like Canoe Kayak Canada to help solidify our commitment to building stronger and healthier communities across the country. Getting out on the water and learning how to paddle a canoe or kayak is one of the most quintessentially Canadian summer experiences, and more people deserve access to these opportunities. Im proud of our governments partnership with Canoe Kayak Canada as we support Canadians in their pursuit of healthy, happy lifestyles. Canoe Kayak Canada is comprised of a community of athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, staff and supporters from coast to coast.Parliamentary Secretary Adam van Koeverden announces new funding to remove barriers and improve inclusivity in Canadian sportBudget 2023 $13.8 million over three years to enhance accountability and support efforts to build a safe and accountable sport system.Budget 2023 $10 million over two years, to support national programming that aims to increase daily physical activity among Canadians.Budget 2021 $80 million over two years, starting in 2021-22, to remove barriers to participation in sports programming and to help community organizations kick-start local organized sports that are accessible to all.For further information: (media only), please contact:Ariane Joazard-B\xe9lizaire, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, [email protected]; Media Relations, Canadian Heritage, 1-819-994-9101, 1-866-569-6155, [email protected]