A thriving professional women's sport sector can create more opportunities for girls to see what's possible, imagine their own futures in sport, and stay involved. Our research explores how investment in women's sport can help build a stronger, more equitable sport system for the next generation.
When Women's Sport Grows, Possibilities Grow
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2025/26 Spotlight Grant Recipients
CWS is proud to announce the 55 recipient organizations of the Spotlight Grant from across Canada.
More Than Programs.
System-Wide Change.
We help change the system that shapes the sport experience.
Canadian Women & Sport brings a national, multi-sport perspective to gender equity, connecting research, people, and policy to influence decisions and drive lasting change.
By helping governments, sport leaders, and organizations move from commitment to action, we create the conditions for progress across Canadian sport.
Why Sport Matters
1 in 4 girls is at risk of leaving sport.
We work with sport leaders to change the conditions around her, so more girls stay in the game, thrive, and carry the benefits of sport with them for life.
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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)
How We Move Sport Forward
Research & Insights
We uncover where gender gaps exist and use evidence and insights to identify the path to change.
Connecting Leaders
We bring together the people, perspectives, and lived experiences needed to move gender equity in sport forward.
Capacity Building
We equip sport leaders and organizations with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to turn insight into action.
Advocacy
We use evidence and expertise to influence policy, challenge barriers, and advance gender equity across the sport system.
Leadership Snapshot 2025-2026
At Canadian Women & Sport, we’re building a more inclusive, equitable, and empowering sport system where every girl and woman can thrive.
The Leadership Snapshot is funded by the Government of Canada as part of its commitment to advancing gender equity in sport.
Moving Sport Forward, Together
"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