Framework for Recreation in Canada: 2024 Update

The recreation and parks sector plays an important role in fostering the health, wellbeing, and resilience of Canadians and the communities in which they live. Volunteers and practitioners within this sector make critical contributions by providing accessible recreation activities, conserving natural environments, and creating spaces that encourage physical activity, social interactions, and connectivity with nature. Increasingly, the sector is also being asked to play a critical role in crisis preparedness and response.

These efforts significantly enhance the quality of life for Canadians, underscoring the value of recreation and parks in building stronger, healthier, more resilient communities. The sector requires an updated policy framework to address evolving challenges and opportunities to ensure the continued delivery of these essential services and the sector's ability to adapt to meet the evolving needs of Canadian society. This Framework for Recreation in Canada Update: Reflecting the Current Context (Framework Update) aims to provide volunteers and recreation practitioners working in the sector with guidelines, tools, and activities that will help them navigate the complexities of the contemporary landscape while promoting growth, inclusivity, and sustainability within the sector.