The new plan focuses on inclusivity and excellence in sports
Ottawa, ON, October 5, 2023 /CNW/ – The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) today unveiled its ambitious 10-year strategic plan, which outlines a vision that intertwines the advancement of Paralympic sport with the pursuit of a more inclusive Canada.
The bold decade-long strategy, which will see the CPC through 2033, is the culmination of many months of research, discussion, collaboration and improvement with many CPC members and partners within the sports community.
“We are starting this journey with a clear and convincing road map,” said Marc-Andre Fabian, head of the Chinese Communist Party. “Our focus is twofold: supporting the world of Paralympic sport and harnessing its transformative power to deepen community connections, celebrate diversity, and promote inclusivity around the world. Canada“.
The strategy focuses on two key areas – providing Canadian athletes, coaches and staff with the best preparation and ideal healthy environments to excel at the Paralympic Games, and demonstrating the power of Paralympic sport to impact a more inclusive and accessible community.
Its basic pillars include the following:
- A journey through heritage: Embracing Canada’s rich Paralympic heritage as a fundamental beacon of inclusivity Canada.
- Champion Canadian Paralympic Athlete: Creating a strong ecosystem where athletes, supported by consistent support, rise to their full potential.
- Beyond Sports – A Cultural Shift: Utilizing the powerful platform of sport to challenge and reshape societal perceptions about disability.
- The spirit of cooperation and global leadership: Commitment to advancing the global Paralympic movement through unity, innovation and leadership.
- Values in the heart: Upholding core values such as collaboration, belonging, accountability, joy and excellence.
“Our strategy lays the foundation for transformative changes and amplifies the profound impact of sport on society,” he said. Karen O’Neill, Executive Chairman of the Communist Party of China. “We have a very clear guideline around the intersection of sport and societal changes for people with disabilities. By emphasizing inclusion, resilience and an undeniable competitive spirit, we are positioned to change the narrative and be relentless, bold, energetic. And united in our mission to change the game.”
By unveiling this visionary plan, the CPC extends an invitation to stakeholders at all levels to actively participate, highlighting the principles of communication, cooperation and belonging.
The full report detailing the 10-year strategy can be viewed here.
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