GOVERNMENT OF CANADA TO DEVELOP STRATEGY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SPORT

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OTTAWA, March 24, 2005 -- The Honourable Stephen Owen, Minister of Western Economic Diversification and Minister of State (Sport), today concluded a two-day roundtable session of Canadian and international experts, including representatives from the World Bank and the Population Council, examining how Canada can contribute more effectively to the International Development Through Sport movement. "The Government of Canada recognizes that sport can have a positive impact on the lives of people, and can help alleviate serious social and health issues especially in less developed countries," said Minister Owen. "With what we have learned from this roundtable, we will be able to develop a strategy for Canada to advance this important movement, both domestically and internationally." The Roundtable experts concluded that: Canada is in a lead role and must further this role through a collaborative approach with non-governmental organizations and other international bodies. Canada must increase awareness of the value of sport as a social development tool. Other topics of discussions included the transfer of learning from successful International Development through Sport projects and how they might apply to the Canadian context and strategy, as well as the need to capitalize on the growing interest for this agenda at the international level. The Government of Canada supports sport as a tool for international development, primarily through Sport Canada, the Canadian International Development Agency and Foreign Affairs Canada. Funded projects include the Commonwealth Games Canada, Right to Play, and the Conference of Ministers of Youth and Sport of French-Speaking Countries (CONFEJES). - 30 - Information: Renée Gillen Press Secretary Office of the Minister of Western Economic Diversification and Minister of State (Sport) (613) 954-1110 Myriam Brochu Chief, Media Relations (819) 997-9314

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