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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="../part2stratml.xsl"?><StrategicPlan><!--This document transformed using a tool developed by Drybridge Technologies for information navigate to http://www.drybridge.com--><!--The schema posted at http://www.schema-archive.com is provided as a courtesy for on-line validation of various standards. You should verify that the schema provided meets your requirements.--><Name>Sport Canada</Name><StrategicPlanCore><Organization><Name>Sport Canada</Name><Identifier>_9b65d5a5-6b67-45ed-ae28-4c47c3e6faf6</Identifier></Organization><Vision><Description>A dynamic and leading-edge sport environment that enables all Canadians to experience and enjoy involvement in sport to the extent of their abilities and interests and, for increasing numbers, to perform consistently and successfully at the highest competitive levels.</Description><Identifier>_2bd61838-d01d-4222-8968-f4b06bbdce00</Identifier></Vision><Mission><Description>To enhance opportunities for Canadians to participateand excel in sport.</Description><Identifier>_4af9cbe8-4d86-4051-b312-3816b14680a5</Identifier></Mission><Value><Name>Inclusiveness</Name><Description>Canada’s programs and policies are inclusive</Description></Value><Value><Name>Ethics &amp; Althlete/Participant-Centricity</Name><Description>Canada’s sport system is ethically-based and athlete/participant-centred</Description></Value><Value><Name>Long-Term Development</Name><Description>Canada’s competitive athletes are prepared according to the principlesof long-term athlete development</Description></Value><Value><Name>Collaboration &amp; Partnerships</Name><Description>Canada has strong collaboration and strategic partnerships among FP/T governments and sport organizations</Description></Value><Value><Name>Adequate Resources</Name><Description>Canada’s public and private sectors support adequate resourcing of theCanadian sport system</Description></Value><Value><Name>Leadership Development</Name><Description>Canada’s sport leaders are identified, developed and retained</Description></Value><Value><Name>Culture &amp; Socio-Economic Well-Being</Name><Description>The broader cultural and socio-economic potential of sport is realized</Description></Value><Value><Name>Sport Knowledge</Name><Description>Leading-edge sport knowledge is generated and disseminated</Description></Value><Goal><Name>Participation</Name><Description>Increase the number of Canadians participating in sport</Description><Identifier>_9a2fe1cf-5ba4-49c8-a1b8-39f9b1853a58</Identifier><SequenceIndicator>1</SequenceIndicator><OtherInformation>Outcomes: Increased sport participation among children and youth, and other identified groups, in a manner consistent with the targets agreed upon by the federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for sport. Enhanced sport development and increased social, cultural and economic benefits through the support of hosting sport events throughout Canada.</OtherInformation><Objective><Name>ENHANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPORT PARTICIPATION</Name><Description> Sport Canada will work to eliminate barriers and to enhance access to sport by children and youth, and identified under-represented groups.</Description><Identifier>_67853509-6946-48ba-b599-b7d101b1950c</Identifier><SequenceIndicator>1.1</SequenceIndicator></Objective></Goal><Goal><Name>Excellence</Name><Description>Improve Canada’s international sport results</Description><Identifier>_30764208-563a-4d00-a99f-f27632a516e4</Identifier><SequenceIndicator>2</SequenceIndicator><OtherInformation>Outcome: Improved performances by Canadian athletes at Olympic and Paralympic Games and senior world championships, consistent with the athlete performance and sport system targets agreed upon by the federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for sport.</OtherInformation><Objective><Name>PROVIDE STRATEGIC SUPPORT FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAMMING</Name><Description> Sport Canada will provide strategic support to enhance high performance programming, targeting athletes and coaches, national sport organizations, multi-sport/service organizations and Canadian Sport Centres.</Description><Identifier>_d50aabb5-453d-45ce-86af-aee80cb4871d</Identifier><SequenceIndicator>2.1</SequenceIndicator></Objective></Goal><Goal><Name>Capacity</Name><Description>Strengthen Canada’s ethically based athlete/participant-centred sport development system</Description><Identifier>_4978328b-8901-4787-9f5d-21a99d987fcd</Identifier><SequenceIndicator>3</SequenceIndicator><OtherInformation>Outcomes: More comprehensive ethically-based, sport-specific athlete/participantprogramming underpinned by the principles of long-term athletedevelopment. Increased evidence-base for policies and programs.</OtherInformation><Objective><Name>STRENGTHEN SPORT LEADERSHIP</Name><Description> Sport Canada will advance the development of an expanded and qualified body of Canadian coaches and leaders.</Description><Identifier>_f8342831-198c-47d3-9262-7c1a93ff33eb</Identifier><SequenceIndicator>3.1</SequenceIndicator></Objective><Objective><Name>PROMOTE TECHNICALLY SOUND SPORT DEVELOPMENT</Name><Description> Sport Canada will strengthen support for the development and implementation of sport-specific long-term athlete development models.</Description><Identifier>_2231ca67-b49a-4944-a20a-60759f28f472</Identifier><SequenceIndicator>3.2</SequenceIndicator></Objective><Objective><Name>STRENGTHEN THE ETHICAL FOUNDATION OF SPORT</Name><Description> Sport Canada will continue to support policies and initiatives that encourage ethical conduct at all levels and within all contexts of sport.</Description><Identifier>_eacfe92c-9ee1-4627-acc5-dbff27498322</Identifier><SequenceIndicator>3.3</SequenceIndicator></Objective><Objective><Name>EXPAND THE BODY OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT SPORT</Name><Description> Sport Canada will facilitate the generation and dissemination of an increased body of sport research in support of evidence-based sport policy.</Description><Identifier>_b2f6ec66-9634-46a7-b59e-753a1df755b6</Identifier><SequenceIndicator>3.4</SequenceIndicator></Objective><Objective><Name>STRENGTHEN SPORT CANADA PROGRAM AND POLICY EVALUATION</Name><Description> Sport Canada will improve the implementation of performance measurement strategies to better inform sport policy and program decision-making.</Description><Identifier>_bba3b323-3033-45aa-9176-7761f37925b1</Identifier><SequenceIndicator>3.5</SequenceIndicator></Objective></Goal><Goal><Name>Interaction</Name><Description>Build a more coordinated and connected Canadian sport system</Description><Identifier>_9534b44a-2f2a-4902-bd5c-d2aa25dc9954</Identifier><SequenceIndicator>4</SequenceIndicator><OtherInformation>Outcome: Expanded and strengthened program and policy collaboration amongst FP/T governments and the sport community.</OtherInformation><Objective><Name>MAXIMIZE THE BENEFITS OF HOSTING</Name><Description> Sport Canada will implement the Strategic Framework for Hosting International Sport Events in Canada in collaboration with P/Tgovernments and the sport community.</Description><Identifier>_ad9d6098-b0f2-4bc9-8e5e-2b1a34ad7bfd</Identifier><SequenceIndicator>4.1</SequenceIndicator></Objective><Objective><Name>PROMOTE LINGUISTIC DUALITY IN THE CANADIAN SPORT SYSTEM</Name><Description> Sport Canada will continue to support policies and initiatives that promote and strengthen the use of both English and French in the Canadian sport system.</Description><Identifier>_243b0bc7-2b9e-4c1e-a817-03406453ccf5</Identifier><SequenceIndicator>4.2</SequenceIndicator></Objective><Objective><Name>HARMONIZE THE CANADIAN SPORT SYSTEM</Name><Description>Sport Canada will collaborate with key partners in the sport community to achieve greater harmonization of sport policy, programming, funding and accountability.</Description><Identifier>_53c59988-8dfe-4d43-aac1-0bbc042ac40e</Identifier><SequenceIndicator>4.3</SequenceIndicator></Objective></Goal></StrategicPlanCore><AdministrativeInformation><StartDate>2004-01-01</StartDate><EndDate>2008-12-31</EndDate><PublicationDate>2010-02-08</PublicationDate><Source>http://www.pch.gc.ca/progs/sc/pubs/strat_plan/plan-04-08_e.pdf</Source><Submitter><FirstName>Arthur</FirstName><LastName>Colman (www.drybridge.com)</LastName><EmailAddress>colman@drybridge.com</EmailAddress></Submitter></AdministrativeInformation></StrategicPlan>
