Ottawa – Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, will host an event in Ottawa to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Canada’s Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic athletes on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Participation in this event is for accredited members of the Press Gallery only. Media who are not members of the Press Gallery may contact pressres2@parl.gc.ca for temporary …
GATINEAU – Sport has the power to build communities, bring people together and transform lives. Still, too many people in Canada face barriers that prevent them from experiencing the benefits of sport. To address this, Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, announced a new call for proposals under the Community Sport for All Initiative. National organizations, or those …
GATINEAU – Sport builds communities and stimulates economies while contributing to the overall well-being of all participants. That’s why the Government of Canada is building a sport system grounded in human rights, where everyone can experience the transformational power of sport. Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, announced that the Government of Canada has joined the Centre for …
St. John’s – Excitement is building as St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, prepares to host the 2025 Canada Games from August 8-25, 2025. The largest domestic multi-sport event in Canada will bring together more than 4,800 participants from all 13 provinces and territories to compete in 19 different sports. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting large-scale, pan-Canadian events …
Delta – Accessible infrastructure and meaningful improvements to facilities ensures more Canadians with disabilities can fully participate in their communities and readily access the services and programs they need. The Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, Carla Qualtrough, on behalf of the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, visited the BC & Alberta Guide Dogs organization …
GATINEAU – Team Canada’s athletes inspire us on the world stage, showing us what hard work and determination can achieve. Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, detailed how Budget 2024 is stepping up support for Canada’s high-performance athletes, ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed. Through Budget 2024, the Government of Canada is investing $35 million …
GATINEAU – Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, has travelled to Paris, France to show support to Team Canada at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will take place from August 28 to September 8, with an estimated 4,400 athletes from 182 nations. A Team Canada delegation of 126 athletes will compete in 18 …
OTTAWA – Every day, athletes inspire Canadians and are a source of national pride. They are also at the heart of the Canadian sport system and must be included in decision making about sport. That’s why the Government of Canada is ensuring that Canada’s athletes are at the centre of policy and program development in sport and physical activity. Carla …
GATINEAU – Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, will travel to Paris, France to cheer on Team Canada at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will take place from July 26 to August 11, with an estimated 10,500 athletes from 206 different countries. Last week, the Canadian Olympic Committee announced that 337 athletes have …
Toronto – Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in Canada, affecting approximately 3.6 million people – and more than 200,000 new cases are diagnosed every year. The number of people living with diabetes is expected to continue rising as Canada’s population ages and grows. Sonia Sidhu, MP for Brampton South, on behalf of Mark Holland, Minister of …
