Social Inclusion
The Canada Games Council (CGC) is committed to ensure the Canada Games Reflect Canada’s Diversity. We recognize that the Canada Games play a crucial role in reflecting the rich diversity of Canada. Our aim is to ensure that every person sees themselves represented in the Games and feels a deep sense of belonging.
READ OUR SOCIAL INCLUSION STRATEGY.
Take Action to Increase Diversity:
We are steadfast in our commitment, and will annually review existing strategies and programs, and consider new and innovative opportunities to increase diversity in the Canada Games by engaging staff, volunteers, F-P/T Governments, the Sport Community, Host Societies and partners.
Monitor and Report:
We pledge to consistently measure and publicly disclose our data and progress towards
increasing diversity in the Canada Games, ensuring transparency and accountability in our efforts, every 4 years (2 Canada Games).
Lead by Example:
We will lead by example, with consistency and innovation, inspiring collaboration and action within Canada’s sports system through our own initiatives and practices.
Forge Relationships:
To augment our impact, in addition to the initiatives embedded in our programming within our resources, we will actively seek new funding and resource opportunities to advance this strategy. Further, the CGC will foster collaboration among athletes, coaches, fans,
host societies, corporate sponsors, non-profits, academics, and all partner groups to amplify and accelerate progress towards inclusion across the sports community.
Together, we will build on the achievements of the 2025 Games, driving innovation, reducing our environmental impact, and promoting lasting legacies that are rooted in sustainability.
Together, we will build on the achievements of the 2025 Games, driving innovation, reducing our environmental impact, and promoting lasting legacies that are rooted in sustainability.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) today announced the release of its comprehensive Sustainable Sport Event Toolkit, a vital resource that will support the Canada Games Host Societies in adopting more sustainable event hosting practices. Given this resource adds value to the sport and event hosting landscape, the CGC is making this resource publicly available for the sport community to encourage sustainable hosting.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) today announced the release of its comprehensive Sustainable Sport Event Toolkit, a vital resource that will support the Canada Games Host Societies in adopting more sustainable event hosting practices. Given this resource adds value to the sport and event hosting landscape, the CGC is making this resource publicly available for the sport community to encourage sustainable hosting.
The Canada Games Council is proud to unveil its comprehensive Environmental Sustainability Strategy, outlining a clear roadmap to reduce the environmental impact of the Canada Games and to promote climate action through more sustainable practices across the Canada Games ecosystem.
The Canada Games Council is proud to unveil its comprehensive Environmental Sustainability Strategy, outlining a clear roadmap to reduce the environmental impact of the Canada Games and to promote climate action through more sustainable practices across the Canada Games ecosystem.
The 2027 Canada Games Host Society is pleased to embark on the eco-responsibility Biosphere certification process through the Destination Quebec Cité program. This initiative will allow the Host Society to acquire additional expertise that aligns with the sustainability ambitions of the Canada Games.
The 2027 Canada Games Host Society is pleased to embark on the eco-responsibility Biosphere certification process through the Destination Quebec Cité program. This initiative will allow the Host Society to acquire additional expertise that aligns with the sustainability ambitions of the Canada Games.
In our continued effort to reduce the environmental impact of the Canada Games, we are excited to announce our partnership with Racing to Zero (RTZ), an Olympian-led organization specializing in carbon footprint assessments. Together, we will analyze the Canada Games Council’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the 2023-24 fiscal year and find areas for reduction.
In our continued effort to reduce the environmental impact of the Canada Games, we are excited to announce our partnership with Racing to Zero (RTZ), an Olympian-led organization specializing in carbon footprint assessments. Together, we will analyze the Canada Games Council’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the 2023-24 fiscal year and find areas for reduction.
Participant travel is essential to the Canada Games, so we used carbon offsets to help balance those greenhouse gas emissions associated with the PEI 2023 Games - just one part of our Sustainability Strategy. Learn the pros and cons, as well as key principles to consider before your organization purchases carbon offsets.
Participant travel is essential to the Canada Games, so we used carbon offsets to help balance those greenhouse gas emissions associated with the PEI 2023 Games - just one part of our Sustainability Strategy. Learn the pros and cons, as well as key principles to consider before your organization purchases carbon offsets.
As part of our wider Sustainability Strategy, and in order to reduce the environmental impact of participant travel for the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games, the Canada Games purchased 1,557 tonnes of carbon offsets from Ostrom Climate’s Great Bear Forest Carbon Project. Because of these offsets, the Canada Games Council (CGC) earned Climate Friendly Flights designation for the 2022 Games.
As part of our wider Sustainability Strategy, and in order to reduce the environmental impact of participant travel for the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games, the Canada Games purchased 1,557 tonnes of carbon offsets from Ostrom Climate’s Great Bear Forest Carbon Project. Because of these offsets, the Canada Games Council (CGC) earned Climate Friendly Flights designation for the 2022 Games.
In honour of Earth Day, the Canada Games Council (CGC) is pleased to unveil the environment component of our newly developed Sustainability and Impact Strategy, which aims to reduce the environmental impact of the Canada Games while supporting environmental enhancements along with social and economic benefits in Host communities.
In honour of Earth Day, the Canada Games Council (CGC) is pleased to unveil the environment component of our newly developed Sustainability and Impact Strategy, which aims to reduce the environmental impact of the Canada Games while supporting environmental enhancements along with social and economic benefits in Host communities.
The Canada Games Council is eager to assist sports organizations across Canada in initiating or advancing their sustainability efforts. If you have questions or are facing sustainability challenges, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. By engaging in discussions and collaborating to find solutions, we can collectively amplify the sustainability of the national sports ecosystem. Your questions and ideas are integral to our shared success.