Sport Canada Supports Refugee Children''s Sport Participation Through Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities
Canadian Tire Jumpstart receives an additional $450,000 in support from the Government of Canada to provide refugee children with organized sport opportunities
(firmenpresse) - GATINEAU, QUEBEC -- (Marketwired) -- 06/20/16 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, and the Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced $450,000 in additional support from the Government of Canada to Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (CTJS). This funding, provided through Sport Canada''s Sport Support Program, provides children from refugee and immigrant families with the opportunity to enjoy organized sport and recreation activities with other kids in their new communities. Sport will help these children make new friends as they rebuild their lives in Canada.
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"Sport and cultural activities are important inclusion tools. The Canadian Tire Jumpstart program understands that nurturing the body and mind through active play and joining in team-building activities will give our newly arrived refugees a good start as they begin their life in Canada."
-The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with a Disability
"I am proud that so many Canadian individuals and organizations-including Jumpstart-have enthusiastically supported the efforts to make our new friends and neighbours feel welcome. Our country has a long history of welcoming immigrants and refugees, and this diversity enriches our society."
-The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage
"In addition to helping kids stay active, taking part in sports and other forms of organized recreation helps to build a foundation of confidence, self-discipline, social skills and teamwork that can make a lasting contribution to success in every aspect of a child''s life. Thanks to ongoing support from the Government of Canada, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities can give even more children an equal opportunity to play and interact with their community."
-Landon French, President, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities
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Ashley Michnowski
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Carla Qualtrough
Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities
613-697-8016
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
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