Ottawa directs more than $156 million to 62 national sport organizations

The federal government says 62 national sport organizations will receive more than $156 million in operating support for the 2026–27 fiscal year.

Canadian Heritage said the total includes $60 million in additional funding. The money is intended to support athlete development, coaching, competitions, governance and safer, more inclusive participation across federally recognized sports.

The allocation is part of $112 million in new money for the Sport Support Program and a broader federal sport investment of more than $1 billion. The announcement describes program funding rather than new facilities or a single Montréal-area project.

Local clubs and athletes generally interact with national organizations through their provincial bodies and sport-specific programs, so the practical impact will depend on how each recipient allocates its federal contribution.

Source: Government of Canada announcement, published October 22, 2026.

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