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SUPPORTING CANADA'S BEST AT HOME AND IN ATHENS
Canadian Heritage is the single largest investor in sport in Canada. Canadian Heritage, through its Sport Canada branch, works in partnership with athletes, coaches, officials, the sport community, the provinces and the territories to enhance opportunities for Canadians to participate and excel in sport, at home and on the international stage. In 2004-2005, Canadian Heritage is providing the highest level of sport funding ever, $120M, to support participation and excellence in sport from playground to podium.
Canada's athletes are a source of inspiration and pride. Canadian Heritage, through its Sport Canada branch, will join Canadians in the millions as we cheer on our athletes at the Athens Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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How does Sport Canada work with the Canadian sport community?
Medals won by Canadians at last Summer Games: 14 (3 gold, 3 silver, 8 bronze). |
For the first time, all members of the sport community have united to outline the vision and goals for Canada to be a leading sport nation. The Canadian Sport Policy is the cooperative vision, and is supported by all levels of Canadian government. The Athlete Assistance Program, the Excellence Funds and La Relève are cooperative programs created to assist high-performance athletes reach their goals. Canadian Sport Centres are located across our country in order to enhance the training environment for athletes. Our Sport Hosting Program assists Canadian organizations to host sport events in Canada, further creating opportunities for athletes and the sport community. We also support our countries National Sport Organizations, as well as Multi-Sport/Service Organizations that help develop athletes, coaches and officials, while improving participation programs that deliver quality sport programs which reach 4.6 million Canadians. We also work collectively to create a level playing field through leadership in the fight against doping in sport. The Government of Canada is also a Member Partner of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games where we are sure to see many outstanding Canadian athletes reach for the summits of success.