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With school starting, kids are back on playgrounds, filling our parks with laughter and energy. Families and friends are making the most of our beautiful outdoor spaces as we wave farewell to summer and embrace the fall season ahead.
This is the perfect time to celebrate the role that recreation and parks play in our communities. Whether it's a final summer picnic, a brisk fall walk, or kids enjoying the playground, our parks are the heart of seasonal change. Let's continue to cherish and support these spaces as they bring joy and connection to everyone, all year round.
In this edition:
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Support CPRA's priorities for a healthier, more active, and resilient Canada
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Become a Jays Care local government partner
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Add your sites to the Canadian Parks, Recreation and Sport Infrastructure Database
If you would like further information on any of our initiatives, please be in touch anytime.
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The CPRA Team
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CPRA’s Pre-Budget Submission 2025
We’ve just released our Pre-Budget Submission for 2025, calling on the federal government to invest in three key areas:
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Increase Physical Activity in Canada
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Increase Workforce Readiness
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These investments are crucial for enhancing the quality of life in communities across Canada, supporting citizen wellbeing and strengthening our economy.
On November 5th, we’ll be advocating for these priorities on Parliament Hill. We encourage you to add your name in support of these important priorities.
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Are you part of a Canadian municipality, city, town, village, regional district, Indigenous community, or other local government seeking to enhance your recreational offerings?
Jays Care Foundation is offering complimentary equipment and training for two outstanding programs:
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Challenger Baseball: An adaptive program designed to empower children and youth living with physical and/or cognitive disabilities by providing them with the chance to play organized baseball, develop skills, and build lasting friendships in a supportive environment.
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Girls At Bat: An engaging program focused on creating safe and inclusive spaces that foster leadership, confidence, and a love for sport among girls of all ages and backgrounds.
These award-winning programs are proven to break down barriers, promote social connection, and inspire a lifelong passion for physical activity and teamwork.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to introduce high-quality, inclusive programming in your community.
Join us for an informative webinar on September 24th at 3:00 PM ET to learn more about the impact these programs can have in your community.
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Mark Your Calendars: Applications to become a Jays Care local government partner will open in October. By signing up for updates now, you'll receive early access to the application process and timely reminders about upcoming opportunities.
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Nearly 30% of all Canadian local governments have sites in the database. To date, we have imported more than 12,000 recreation and park facilities in 1,375 cities and towns across Canada, with sites in every province and territory.
Is your community part of this growing network? Don’t miss out! Reach out to CPRA Database Administrator Charlie Bender to ensure your facilities are included in our next update.
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