Politics · Canada · 6 hrs ago
Athletics Canada to receive an extra $1.7 million in federal funding
Canada’s federal government announced an extra $1.7 million for Athletics Canada as part of funding for national sport organizations in 2026–27.
The organization will receive roughly $8.5 million in federal funding this year in total.
National sport organizations have not had an increase in core funding for more than two decades.
Athletics Canada says it will use the money to widen access to sport, support high-level athletes and improve road-running systems.
It plans to expand community programs and scholarships, including opportunities for athletes with disabilities and people from underrepresented communities.
The funding will also increase support for Olympic and Paralympic athletes and help prepare Canada for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.
The federal government says its broader sport investment aims to support athletes, grow participation and help Canada host major events.
The federal government is giving Athletics Canada an additional $1.7 million in 2026–27.
The funding was announced on Oct. 22 by Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), as part of more than $156 million for 62 national sport organizations.
Athletics Canada expects to receive roughly $8.5 million in federal funding this year.
The organization plans to use the extra funding to increase participation and accessibility, support high-performance athletes and modernize road-running infrastructure.
The funding is part of a broader federal initiative to support athletes, grow participation in sport and help Canada host major international sporting events.
- Who
- Athletics Canada is receiving the funding from the federal government.
- What
- The organization will receive an additional $1.7 million in 2026–27.
- When
- The funding was announced on Oct. 22, 2026.
- Where
- The announcement was made at the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
- Why
- The funding is intended to support athletes, increase participation and accessibility, and improve sport infrastructure.
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CBC Sports reported that more than 101 applications sought a combined $168 million in funding.
Adam van Koeverden announced more than $156 million for 62 national sport organizations in 2026–27, including $1.7 million for Athletics Canada.
- Additional funding
- $1.7 million
- Total Athletics Canada federal funding
- Roughly $8.5 million this year
- Funding announcement
- Oct. 22, 2026
- National sport organizations receiving funding
- 62
- Total announced funding
- More than $156 million for 2026–27
What people are saying
From an Athletics Canada perspective, we’re extremely grateful to the Government of Canada for this additional investment in sport
The funding represents an important opportunity to advance several strategic priorities that will strengthen our sport from grassroots participation through to high performance
Continuing to perform at our very best on the international stage remains a priority
The additional helps us enhance the daily training environments of our athletes, provide resources in equipment, innovation, and athlete support to help prepare Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes for Los Angeles 2028