A 7-year initiative spanning 12+ active projects, bringing together leading experts to drive meaningful change in Canadian youth sport.
In Phase 1 of our national 7-year research initiative, leading experts across Canada specializing in youth sport, race, gender, social class, disability, body image, and Indigeneity are coming together to uncover critical gaps in the current youth sport literature. By examining existing barriers and surfacing missing data, this collaborative work aims to pave the way for a more equitable, inclusive, and empowering sport system for all youth.
As research unfolds, our team is also documenting key insights and recommendations that will be shared through a Delphi study process — inviting feedback from youth, parents, coaches, sport leaders, administrators, and organizations. Together, we'll co-create national guidelines to help shape a stronger, more just youth sport landscape — locally and globally. This phase is led in collaboration with the MLSE Launchpad.