Canada Life has been a proud supporter of KidSport since its inception in Manitoba in 1996, helping remove the financial barriers in sport for kids across our province. Canada Life takes pride in helping build stronger communities by encouraging employees to engage in volunteerism, workplace campaigns and corporate donations. Since 1988 Canada Life has contributed more than $200 million to Canadian communities. In 2021 Canada Life made $10.1 million in charitable donations.
Following the end of provincial pandemic related restrictions in 2022, Canada Life played an integral role in helping kids return to sport. In Manitoba alone 1,312 kids received KidSport grants allowing them to return to the sports they love and get back in the game. Staying physically active helps encourage children to maintain healthy habits throughout their whole lives. The challenges that come with playing sports also teach children valuable life lessons and skills including leadership, practice, hard work, dedication and self-confidence. “Their (Canada Life’s) tremendous contribution to our mandate of getting kids off the sidelines and into the game is critical to us being able to accomplish our goals of getting more kids into organized sports, which teaches them many valuable life lessons,” says Lisa Tinley, Chair of KidSport Manitoba's Provincial Advisory Group.
Canada Life is the Provincial Sponsor for KidSport Manitoba, as well as a supporter for many other chapters across the country. To learn more about Canada Life’s community and social responsibility, visit the website.
“Canada Life has supported KidSport Manitoba and its mission for more than two decades. We are very grateful that they will continue to be instrumental in helping give kids across Manitoba the opportunity to develop healthy lifestyles and experience the benefits of playing organized sport.”
- Janet McMahon, President & CEO, Sport Manitoba
“At Canada Life, we work with organizations to assist kids whose families face financial obstacles, so they can participate in community sport programs without experiencing barriers. We’re thrilled to continue our longstanding support and work alongside KidSport again this year to help kids in Manitoba develop healthy lifestyles and experience the benefits of organized recreational sports.”
- Debbie Down, Director, Community Relations, Canada Life
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