MONTRÉAL, December 13 2021

Diversity and inclusion in sport are top priorities for the Government of Canada.

Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, met with the Canadian Deaf Sports Association (CDSA) to reaffirm the Government of Canada’s support for all Canadian athletes in helping them achieve their goals.

The Government of Canada invested $405,900 in 2021-2022 to help the CDSA in its mission. The association supports the development of Canadian athletes who are deaf or hard of hearing, particularly young people. It provides them with an opportunity to participate in the Deaflympics and other international deaf sporting events. The funding helps the organization create opportunities for young Canadians to enjoy a competitive experience, travel and meet other athletes with the same goals.

Minister St-Onge also highlighted the work of the CDSA to support the development of sports in the deaf community as well as ensure a large Canadian contingent at the Deaflympics and the Pan American Deaf Games.