The Canadian Sport Policy helps to guide key policy, program, and funding decisions. The renewal of the 2012 Canadian Sport Policy is set to take place in 2023 and all Canadians are encouraged to participate in this validation process. The purpose of this validation session is to receive feedback and insight on the new Canadian Sport Policy draft with a focus on introduction to sport.

The Introduction to Sport context is where children and youth learn and develop fundamental movement and sport skills, along with positive attitudes for themselves and toward sport leaders and fellow participants. Introduction to Sport is primarily delivered in communities by parents and caregivers, in schools through physical education and co-curricular sport programs, by municipal recreation departments, and by community sport organizations. This includes the early learning of movement, the skills and abilities needed to be physically active, and the introduction to various sport activities. Although some individuals come to sport for the first time as adults, they draw on a much different base of experience and ability than children and youth, so for the purpose of this Policy adults entering sport are included in the Sport for All context and will be addressed during that validation session.

During this validation session, we encourage you to engage in a discussion with these topics and themes in mind and any critical insights you have as it pertains to the current draft policy given your area of expertise.

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