policy and research reports

Provincial Sport Policy in Ontario: Trends, Issues and Ways Forward

  • Authors: Dr. Kyle Rich, Tammy Borgen-Flood and Dr. Erik Lachance

  • Year of Publication: 2024

  • Description: On May 7th, 2024, Dr. Kyle Rich and his research team hosted a hybrid policy workshop at the Centre for Sport Policy Studies. The workshop was part of a SSHRC-funded project focused on mapping out the role of provincial/territorial sport policy in Canada. The workshop was attended by 25 individuals from various sport organizations and academic institutions. The document summarizes the research conducted and provides recommendations for the provincial government as well as for provincial sport organizations in Ontario.  

Organizational Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic on Youth Sport in Canada and Scotland

  • Authors: Keaton Aubin, Simon Darnell, Grant Jarvie, Jianing Qiao and Ross Walker

  • Year of Publication: 2024

Fostering a Positive, Safe and Brave Culture for Youth in Sport

  • Authors: Simon Darnell, Bryan Heal and Marika Warner

  • Year of Publication: 2024

Change the Game Research 3.0: Growing the Game Means Changing the Game

  • Authors: Bryan Heal, Marika Warner, Simon Darnell, Jackie Robinson and Olu Paynter

  • Year of Publication: 2024

Greening the Sport Sector in Canada

  • Authors: Simon Darnell, Mat Blundell and Keaton Aubin

  • Year of Publication: 2023