What are the Framework's goals?
Goal 1: Active Living
Foster active living through physical recreation.
Priorities:
- Recreation participation throughout the life course
- Physical literacy
- Play
- Reduce sedentary behaviours
Goal 2: Inclusion & Access
Increase access to recreation for populations that face constraints to participation.
Priorities:
- Equitable participation for all regardless of differences such as: socioeconomic status, age, culture, race, Aboriginal status, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or geographic location.
Goal 3: Connecting People & Nature
Help people connect to nature through recreation.
Priorities:
- Natural spaces and places are provided
- Comprehensive systems of parks are accessible
- Public awareness and education are promoted
- Negative impacts to the natural environment are minimized
Goal 4: Supportive Environments
Ensure the provision of supportive physical and social environments that encourage participation in recreation and help to build strong, caring communities.
Priorities:
- Essential spaces and places are provided
- Existing structures and spaces are being used for a variety of purposes
- Aging infrastructure is being renewed
- Active transportation is prevalent
- Partnerships are maximized
- Recreation education campaigns are established
- Assessment tools used to ensure accountability
- Community initiatives are aligned
Goal 5: Recreation Capacity
Ensure the continued growth and sustainability of the recreation field.
Priorities:
- Increase collaborative efforts among all levels of the recreation field
- Career development to attract and educate new leaders
- Support advanced education in recreation
- Provide development opportunities for organizations and individuals (professional and volunteer)
- Develop community leadership strategies
- Rejuvenate and update volunteer strategies
- Support knowledge development to increase research efforts, data availability, support materials, and the development of new/enhanced post-secondary program
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