Advocacy
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The “It’s more
than a Game” federal election campaign is led by the Sport Matters Group (SMG)-
a voluntary group of sport leaders, including over 60 national and provincial
sport and physical activity leaders, who care about the future of sport and
physical activity in Canada and the fulfillment of sport’s important
contributions to our society.
There are FOUR key messages:
INVEST IN SPORT AND
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
– The best medicine when it comes to improving the health of Canadians and
cutting healthcare costs. (Read
More)
INCLUSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE SPORT, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND
RECREATION (Read More)
SUPPORT AND CELEBRATE
CANADA’S CHAMPIONS – Investment in high performance sport is an investment in
national pride and unity, and one of the best means of inspiring more Canadians
to participate in sport and physical activity. (Read
More)
BUILD SPORT, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND RECREATION INTO EVERY
COMMUNITY
– It’s time for a national sport and recreation infrastructure strategy and a
renewed infrastructure fund. (Read
More)
To find out more about this campaign initiative click
here to go to the It's more
than a game website
With the support of BC Athlete Voice Sport NB is
very proud to launch the “Thumbs Up For
Funding Sport in NB” Campaign! There are three simple steps: #1 sign the e-card which will be sent to the Premier, the Minister of Wellness Culture and
Sport and, the Opposition Critic, #2 send us your thumbs up for sport photos,
and #3 Spread the word by joining us on Facebook, following us on twitter and
encouraging everyone you know to show their support.
This link
http://thumbsupforfundingsport.ca/ will take you
directly
to the
Thumbs Up
website.
Sport Plan for New Brunswick
The Sport Plan has been finalized. To show support, members
are encouraged to display the Sport Plan logo on their website.
Articles of interest:
Landmark Budget Puts Canadian Sport on the Road to Excellence
SOGO ACTIVE
Sogo Active wants Canadian youth from coast to coast to spark inspiration in
each other to get active and have fun!
For more information about this initiative please visit the Sogo Active
website at
https://secure.sogoactive.com/ssldocs/youth/index.jsf