Ministers St-Onge and Fortier highlight funding in the Ottawa-Vanier area through the Community Sport for All Initiative

The government of Canada provides support to improve access to community sport activities and remove barriers to participation in organized sport

OTTAWA, ON, February 14, 2023 /CNW/ – A priority of the government of Canada is to remove barriers to sport among underrepresented populations to increase their participation.

The Honorable Pascale St-Onge, Minister for Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the regions of Quebecand the Honorable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament (Ottawa-Vanier), more than highlighted $339,655 in funding 16 local projects in the Ottawa–Vanier Area for community sports activities. These funds are distributed by national-level organizations supported by the Community Sport for All initiative.

Minister St-Onge and Minister Fortier made the announcement following a meeting with Prezdential, one of the community organizations receiving funds. Ministers learned of the tremendous work the non-profit organization is doing to provide positive basketball experiences for youth from disadvantaged and racist communities.

The sports activities organized by the sponsored groups working on site – from volleyball and soccer to karate and dance – will help break down barriers that hinder participation in sports, particularly in black, indigenous and racist communities or among 2SLGBTQI+ groups, low-income people, newcomers and people with disabilities.

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“Our government’s support for community sport reaffirms our commitment to building stronger and healthier communities. Sport plays an important role in building self-esteem and leadership skills that allow people to grow and thrive physically, emotionally and socially. It should be accessible to all and everyone deserves the opportunity to play sports and be physically active.”

– The Honorable Pascale St-Onge, Minister for Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the regions of Quebec

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“Everyone — including Black, Indigenous and racist communities, 2SLGBTQI+ groups, low-income people, newcomers and people with disabilities — should have the opportunity to play sport. Funding for the Community Sport for All initiative aims to help break down barriers and increase access to community sports activities for underrepresented groups in Ottawa-Vanier. The committed organizations receiving the funding will continue to build stronger, healthier communities by providing exercise programs in our community.”

– The Honorable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Department and Member of Parliament (Ottawa-Vanier)

“It’s hard for me to put into words the kind of impact I’m seeing in youth participating in our programs. These programs provide youth with a truly inclusive, safe space to develop self-confidence, emotional intelligence, and discover who they are, while being supported by community and mentors with shared lived experiences. These are basketball training programs, but it’s about so much more than basketball. It has been my dream to offer my program for free to the youth who need it most. I’m so grateful to Jumpstart for their support, the impact will be so far-reaching!”

– Manock Lual, Founder and CEO of Prezdential

Fast Facts

This investment will help community organizations increase access to organized sport activities and remove barriers to participation in sport.

The Community Sport for All initiative aims to restore and increase participation in sport, particularly in Black, Indigenous and 2SLGBTQI+ communities, as well as among low-income people, newcomers and people with disabilities. The projects are guided by the following principles:

• Affordable: Projects are offered to participants at minimal or no cost.

• Result-oriented: Projects are conducted in a way that increases participation and retention of communities that deserve justice, ultimately driving behavior change.

• Focused on organized sport: While other activities may be included (e.g., developing movement skills), the primary activity must be organized sport and adhere to safe sporting practices.

• Green: The implementation of the projects should have a minimal or positive impact on the environment.

• Accessible: Projects must be tailored to the needs of one or more equity earning groups but need not be exclusive and may be open to all and should allow for a wide range of athletic ability.

• Accessible: Projects should aim to be implemented in underserved communities and achieve regional diversity.

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List of projects funded in Ottawa –Vanier Area through the community initiative Sport for All*

Canadian Parks and Recreation Association

The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association has allocated $82,500 of its entire community sports for all initiative funding to support three community organizations in Ottawa–Vanier Area:

Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities

Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities awarded $206,955 of its entire community sports for all initiative funding to support seven community organizations in Ottawa-Vanier area:

KidSport Canada

KidSport Canada assigned $1,750 of its entire community sports for all initiative funding to support three community organizations in Ottawa-Vanier area:

Physical Education and Health Education Canada

Physical and Health Education Canada assigned $2,450 its overall funding of the Community Sport for All initiative to support a community organization in the Ottawa-Vanier area:

Rowing Canada Aviron

Rowing Canada Aviron assigned $46,000 of its entire community sports for all initiative funding to support two community organizations in Ottawa-Vanier area:

* The list includes planned funding as reported by organizations at national level January 30, 2023. Ultimate recipients from community organizations may vary.

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Related Links

Community initiative sport for all – sport promotion program

Funded organizations at national level (2022-2023)

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SOURCE Canadian Heritage

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