Canada’s Liberals Award $500k for Indigenous LGBTQ+ Communities to Ride Bikes

Friday: Trudeau Liberals declared that Canada It would cost almost half a million dollars for a program that encourages members of different minority groups to use bikes.

The Funding Cycling will be given the highest priority Canada as part of the Community Sport for All Initiative. 

The $450,000 figure is according to the government “investment” Will “allow Cycling Canada to support community-led projects that aim to remove barriers and increase participation in recreational sport for underrepresented groups such as Black, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQI+, newcomers and those with disabilities.”

Robyn Skinner (director of community growth at the organization) praised the move and suggested it would be a success. “provide opportunities for more equity-deserving groups to discover HopOn and begin their journey on a bicycle.” HopOn is a program that teaches children across the country how to ride safely.

The move was announced by Minister of Sport Pascale St-Onge.
 

“One of our government’s top priorities is helping Canadians pursue healthier lifestyles,” He noted that “there are still major barriers to sport today.”

“That,” He continued, “is why we are investing in organizations like Cycling Canada, which will help solidify our commitment to building stronger and healthier communities across the country. Together, we will make sport more inclusive, equitable, and accessible to everyone in Canada.”

Trudeau Liberals committed to increasing the participation and participation of all Canadians sport. Budget 2021 proposed nearly $80 million over two years for the Community Sport for All initiative, with numerous organizations such as Canadian Blind Hockey and Right to Play receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars each.

“Sport plays an important role in building self-esteem and leadership skills,” St. Onge stated that “which allow people grow and thrive both physically, emotionally, and socially.” It should be accessible to everyone and become the basis for our children, who all deserve the opportunity to participate in sport and physical activity.”