TORONTO, Ont. (January 30, 2023) – Canada Basketball announced Monday the relaunch of the Canada Basketball Foundation™ with a renewed focus on removing access barriers and continuing to grow the diversity and equity of the game at the community grassroots level.
“Relaunching the Canada Basketball Foundation™ with a redefined purpose and focus is an integral next step for our organization as we continue working towards unifying the country through the sport of basketball,” said Michael Bartlett, President & CEO of Canada Basketball. “Over the course of the last year, Canada Basketball has left a lasting impact on community groups across Canada through both funding and support. We look forward to continuing to develop meaningful and purpose-driven partnerships with organizations and individuals who share our values and vision of bringing more basketball to those who need the game the most.”
The Canada Basketball Foundation™ is committed to unifying Canada as a basketball nation by supporting community groups whose priorities include developing inclusive and equitable opportunities for youth through sport, with a focus on increasing access for underserved, under-represented or marginalized communities.
