At Canadian Women & Sport, we’re building a more inclusive, equitable, and empowering sport system where every girl and woman can thrive.
Powering Potential Through Sport
Leadership Snapshot 2025-2026
Women are reaching leadership roles in Canadian sport at some of the highest levels to date, holding 45% of board seats and 48% of board chair positions, according to a new national study from Canadian Women & Sport. However, that progress has not been sustained at the executive level, where women now account for just 34% of CEO and Executive Director roles across the national sport system — down from a high of 47% in 2022.
The Leadership Snapshot is funded by the Government of Canada as part of its commitment to advancing gender equity in sport.
Congratulations!
2025/26 Spotlight Grant Recipients
Canadian Women & Sport is proud to announce the 55 recipient organizations of the Spotlight Grant from across Canada. These organizations will receive a combined total of $425,000 in funding to support initiatives aimed at increasing opportunities for girls to access the benefits of sport and physical activity.
Research & Insights
We provide insights and thought-leadership to drive transformation in the sport sector.
Connecting Leaders
We convene diverse decision-makers to advance meaningful change.
Capacity Building
We guide organizations to build greater capacity for lasting progress within the sport system.
What We Do
Through our research, programs, and custom support, we help sport organizations and leaders drive gender equity forward, and build a stronger, more inclusive sport system for all.
Stats that Show the Shift
By championing gender equity, we help ensure that the 1 in 4 girls at risk of leaving sports stay engaged, unlocking lifelong benefits for their confidence, well-being, and future success.
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of women in the C-suite played sports at some point in their lives. (EY.com)
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of girls say that sport positively impacts their mental health. (Rally Report 2024)
Partnering For Purpose
"Jumpstart is proud to work hand-in-hand with Canadian Women & Sport to further our shared goal of creating an inclusive, equitable sports environment for girls and women in Canada. By teaming up to invest in research, develop programming and resources, and build a passionate community of women and girls, we continue to work together to challenge gender inequality at every level in Canadian sport."
Marco Di Buono
President, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities
It's Time for a Vibrant Professional Women’s Sport Market in Canada.
Investing in professional women’s sport will unlock a new era of growth and opportunity in Canada, one that will herald commercial and social benefits for decades to come.