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May 1, 2026 — Sport for Life applauds the Government of Canada's $755 million investment in Canada's sport system, announced through the Spring Economic Update 2026. This generational investment will strengthen the sport system and expand access to quality sport and physical activity for more Canadians.…

A story from Elk Island Public Schools, Sherwood Park, Alberta Last year, a student at Clover Bar Junior High was struggling to come to school. Getting through the doors was a daily battle, and on the rare days they made it, the school day often ended early. This year, after enrolling in a…

Sport for Life welcomes the Future of Sport in Canada Commission's Final Report as a defining moment for sport and physical activity in Canada. The Commission has made clear that Canada's sport system has too often been fragmented, underfunded, and unsafe, and that urgent, systemwide action is needed.…

Competition is at the heart of sport. But every decision about how you structure it, how you group participants, how long games last, who plays which position, and what the standings look like, sends a message to the athletes in your program. The feeling of not being "good enough" based on competition…

A group of kids in Montreal spent their physical education classes learning to juggle, swing on a trapeze, and balance on a rola bola, rather than the usual gym activities. The program was run in partnership with the National Circus School in Montreal. At the end of one semester, researchers assessed…