The Government of Canada is committed to helping Canadians get active from the playground to the podium. Support for sport gets 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 $706,000 in funding for Squash Canada for 2022-23, including $19,000 for safety in sport.
The investment will provide the organization with the financial means to conduct its daily operations, promote squash among all Canadians, support high-performance athletes at the national and international levels, and ensure a safe sport environment for all athletes across Canada. The funding includes $150,000 to host the 2023 Canadian Men's Open from February 13-17 in Calgary, and the 2023 Canadian Women's Open from March 26-30 in Toronto.
As the largest investor in Canada's sport system, the Government of Canada is proud of its investments in support of Canadian athletes, the national and multisport organizations that support them, and initiatives to host international sporting events.
