On October 16, 2014, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada proclaimed 2015 as the Year of Sport.

The Government of Canada invites all Canadians to participate in sport activities and events throughout the year. The Year of Sport in Canada is a proactive pan-Canadian initiative to celebrate the role that sport plays in our country and encourage Canadians to participate in and seek the benefits of sport. It will focus on making the most of existing sport events and other celebratory activities to highlight the advantages of sport to Canadians. Sport has a significant impact on the well-being of all Canadians. That is why this government supports excellence in sport and encourage Canadians of all ages and backgrounds to take part in sport, which helps them lead healthy, active lives.

The Government of Canada is the largest single investor in Canada’s sport system. It provides funding for initiatives to support our high-performance athletes and promote sport participation among all Canadians. Our support for the Canadian sport system is at an all-time high of close to $200 million annually. From the playground to the podium, sport enriches our communities and makes us proud to be Canadian. Canada’s identity and history has been shaped by sport—just think of the recent Olympic and Paralympic Games in Sochi, when Canadian pride was on display throughout our country. On the road to Canada’s 150^th birthday in 2017, let’s celebrate all of the things that make Canada the united, strong and free country we live in today.

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Governor General’s Year of Sport Proclamation

Information on the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit (CFTC)