The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Canadians in getting active, from the playground to the podium. Support for sport helps get 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 $703,500 in funding for Taekwondo Canada for 2022-23, including $17,500 for safety in sport.
The investment will provide the organization with the financial means to conduct its daily operations, promote taekwondo among all Canadians, support high-performance athletes competing at the national and international levels, and ensure a safe sport environment for all athletes across Canada. The funding includes $75,000 to host the 2023 Canada Open from February 23 to 25 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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 in efforts to host international sporting events.
