The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Canadians in getting active, from the playground to the podium. Support for sport gets young people moving while bringing communities across the country together in the spirit of healthy competition.
Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announced $680,800 in funding for the Canadian Fencing Federation for 2022-23, including $3,000 devoted to safety in sport.
The investment will provide the organization with the financial means to conduct its daily operations, promote the sport of fencing among all Canadians, and support high-performance athletes competing at the national and international levels. The funding includes $100,000 to host the 2022 Vancouver Fencing World Cup from December 8 to 11.
The investment in safety in sport is part of the government's ongoing work with sport organizations to ensure a safe sport environment for athletes across Canada.
As the single largest investor in Canada's sport system, the Government of Canada is proud of the investments it makes to support Canadian athletes, the national and multisport organizations that support them, and the hosting of international sport events.
