The Canadian government is the principal investor in Canada’s amateur sports system via Sport Canada. Sport Canada’s purpose is to provide all Canadians with participation and success possibilities in sport. The Government of Canada is the greatest investor in Canada’s sports system, funding projects that aid our top athletes and encourage participation in sport from playground to podium. The Canadian government provides financial support via three programs: Approximately 1,900 athletes receive $33 million in direct funding yearly from the Athlete Assistance Program in order to achieve world-class performance while pursuing academic and professional aspirations. The Sport Support Program allocates about $178.8 million to Canadian sports organizations for the development of our national sports system, which benefits our players and coaches. The Organizing Program gives about $21.6 million per year to help Canadian municipalities host international sporting events of world-class standards, such as the Canada Games. In addition, athletes get paid for travel expenses related to their participation in the Canada Games.

The goal of the policy is to increase the number and percentage of Canadians who participate in sport via the implementation of five core objectives. Canadians possess the core abilities, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for involvement in both organized and unstructured sports. Canadians engage in sport for recreation, health, social engagement, and stress relief. It is possible for Canadians to enhance and analyze their competitive performance in an ethical and risk-free way. By adhering to ethical procedures, Canadian athletes consistently achieve world-class performances at the highest levels of international competition. Sport as a tool for regional and global social and economic development, as well as moral development