Canada Needs Federal Strategy for Sports Infrastructure

0:00Canada lacks a long-term federal strategy for sport and recreation infrastructure. The key foundation that supports everyday participation and elite, athletic success. Federal leaders like Secretary of State for Sport, Adam Van Coverdon, play a big role in shaping the national sports scene, but experts say more. Coordinated action is needed now. Mathew Flurry and Melena Imperent argue in a recent opinion piece that Ottawa should step up as the main investor, planner, and partner to build, sustainable facilities across the country. Without this strategy, community struggle to maintain pools, fields, and arenas, limiting access for kids, families, and pros alike. Momentum is building for change, as calls grow louder for a national plan to keep Canada competitive and active for generations ahead. That's your update from Canada News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.