The 10th World Leisure Congress and CPRA National Conference 2008

First Electronic Newsletter now Available

Click here to download (pdf file 772 KB) the first electronic bulletin of the World Leisure Congress Quebec 2008 with whom CPRA is partnered with.  This informative bulletin will help you begin preparing for this unique event that will be held in Quebec City in October, 2008.

The official congress website www.loisirquebec2008.com now offers information on

participant fees as well as hotel accommodation and pricing reserved for the congress.

Enjoy reading the newsletter!

A Unique Gathering

QUEBEC CITY - From October 6th to October 10th, 2008, during the World Leisure activities, over 1,200 decision-makers, researchers, practitioners, students and other leisure advocates from all over the world will participate in the 10th edition of the World Leisure Congress which will be held in the heart of beautiful Quebec City.

Together, they will discuss the "major role that leisure plays in the actual and future development of their communities".  Diversity of approach, vast and varied experiences, open and productive discussions is what awaits the delegates.  They will also have the opportunity to discover Quebec City, cited as a world heritage treasure by UNESCO, which will be celebrating its 400th anniversary in 2008.  A marking event…to be noted in your agenda immediately!

Leisure as a driver for the development of communities 

The five-day Congress will essentially deal with leisure as a driver for the development and integration of communities throughout the world.  How do the various communities, regions and countries convert leisure into social, cultural, economic and environmental development?  Also, how are individuals, society, governments, industry and associations involved in the development of leisure (social, cultural, outdoor recreation, tourism, sports, science or other)?  And what can be learned from all this practical experience?

Three sub-themes will be discussed:

• Leisure: plurality, identity, solidarity: how to factor in plurality and diversity while preserving identity and solidarity?
• Leisure: public and private spaces: in the broad sense of its meaning, does leisure become a leaven for individualism or the creator of social and community ties?
• Leisure: prevention, health and quality of life: how and under what conditions will communities benefit from the strengths of leisure with respect to prevention, health and quality of life?

The first four days of the Congress will begin with a conference, at which several world leaders in leisure will participate.  In the morning, the conferences will be followed by a panel, while the afternoon will be engaged in thematic sessions, workshops, individual presentations, discussions, etc.  Several social and protocolar activities are also planned, as well as a commercial fair (see program details in the Congress web site:  www.loisirquebec2008.com)

As active member of the World Leisure Organisation since the year 2000, the Quebec Leisure Council is proud to host the 10th edition of the World Leisure Congress.  It is determined to make this congress a wonderful place for sharing expertise from all continents.  It wants to mobilise the Quebec and Canadian leisure communities and contribute to its development through this opening to the world.  By presenting the success and initiatives they have achieved in leisure, Quebec and the French community will be better positioned in the world of international leisure.  In this exercise, the council is assisted by several Quebec, Canadian and international organisations in the field of leisure, including the CPLA and the Quebec educational institutions who offer training in the field of leisure.

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For more information

Luc Toupin

1-418-646-6484

ltoupin@loisirquebec.com

Mark your Calendars!

The 10th World Leisure Congress and CPRA National Conference 2008

Planning is actively underway for the 10th World Leisure Congress in Quebec City, 2008.  The theme for the Congress is “Leisure and Community Development”.  Given CPRA’s ongoing commitment to recreation and communities, CPRA has formally endorsed the event and is an active partner in the planning process. 

The CPRA National Congress 2008 will be held in conjunction with the World Leisure Congress in Quebec City.  The event partnership provides a unique opportunity to bring together members of World Leisure, the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association, and the Association québécoise du loisir municipal. In doing so, CPRA members will be provided many opportunities to share Canadian parks and recreation experiences, initiatives, and successes and to learn about those from abroad. Over 1,000 delegates from countries world-over are expected to attend the Congress.

Join CPRA in celebrating this unique partnership and exciting event in Quebec City.

Mark your calendars and visit the CPRA website for details as they become available:

http://www.cpra.ca/e/events/nat_conference/2008_quebec.htm

Further information is also available through the World Leisure Organization: www.worldleisure.org