Government of Canada reiterates its support for the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network
April 14, 2015 – Saskatoon – Department of Canadian Heritage
Kelly Block, Member of Parliament (Saskatoon–Rosetown–Biggar), on behalf of the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), today reiterated the Government of Canada’s continued support for the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network. The Government of Canada is investing close to $16 million per year in the national network of seven Canadian Sport Centres and Institutes, which provide world-class training, sport medicine, sport science and lifestyle services and support to Canada’s top athletes and coaches.
Ms. Block was joined by Canadian sport leaders and athletes as they toured the training facilities at the Physical Activity Complex on the campus of the University of Saskatchewan.
“The Government of Canada remains a proud and significant funding partner in the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network. Our support ensures that each centre and institute has the resources required to help our athletes and coaches compete against the world’s best—and win. Especially during the Year of Sport in Canada, our Government continues to invest in sport at record levels because we know the impact it has: from local playgrounds and recreational sport leagues all the way to high-performance athletes, sport is vital to the cultural fabric of our nation. Our country is a leading sport nation, and we want to keep it that way.”
—The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport)
“Our athletes inspire us, and their exploits on the field of play make all Canadians proud. Saskatchewan has a proud history of sport excellence, including Saskatoon’s Kaylyn Kyle, who will wear the maple leaf with the Canadian team at the FIFA 2015 Women’s World Cup this summer. Our Government is pleased to invest in the Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan and support the passionate team of sport professionals who work with our top athletes and coaches in their relentless pursuit of the podium.”
—Kelly Block, Member of Parliament (Saskatoon–Rosetown–Biggar)
“The Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan, as part of the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network, is very proud to be a key contributor to Canada’s tremendous Olympic and Paralympic performances by helping to create a world-class training environment. With the tremendous support of the Government of Canada and our other partners, we are able to deliver leading performance services, coach education and life services to support Saskatchewan’s high-performance athletes to achieve their goals and follow their dreams.”
—Larry Lafrentz, Chair, Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan
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