CANADA GAMES COUNCIL - 2009-2017 STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK

The Canada Games Council mandate is outlined in the 1997 Clear Lake Agreement. This strategic framework reflects the Canada Games Council’s strategy to deliver its mandated functions.

Mission
 

The Canada Games Council delivers the Canada Games as a unique, premium, nation building, multi-sport event and works continuously to strengthen the Canada Games Movement, in partnership with government, the private sector and the sport community.

Vision
 

The Canada Games are a premium multi-sport event that enriches the lives of young athletes and host communities. The Canada Games Movement inspires dreams, builds champions, creates lasting legacies, and celebrates Canadian culture.

Values
 

We are ethical, inclusive and strive for excellence in all that we do. We act with integrity, honesty and respect for others. We work collaboratively with our partners and we are accountable and responsive to their expectations and needs.

Strategic Goals

1. To be widely recognized by Canadians as a unique, premium, nation-building multi-sport event.
2. To maximize the leadership role of the Canada Games Movement to connect Canadians and to influence the value they place on sport.
3. To implement an efficient, effective and interactive Canada Games Transfer of Knowledge and Information Service (TOK) to support Host Societies and partners to deliver the Canada Games according to well defined hosting standards.
4. To be recognized by national sport organizations and governments as a significant contributor to the success of Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L).
5. To create sustainable legacies for the Canada Games Movement and sport in Host Communities and Provinces/Territories.
6. To establish effective mechanisms for stakeholder engagement and government relations.