The State of Sport in Canada
Jumpstart State of Sport Report
The Jumpstart State of Sport Report is an annual assessment of the community sport landscape in Canada. We produce the report in conjunction with Ipsos, a global leader in market research, and an advisory panel of academic experts.

The State of Sport in 2023
April 13, 2023
Our 2023 State of Sport Report reveals that while youth sport is bouncing back across Canada, the costs to play are rising, creating barriers for many families and challenging sport organizations. Building off what we learned last year, we’ve once again partnered with Ipsos and our Canadian academic advisory panel to assess the post-pandemic impacts on community sports.
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The State of Sport in 2022
March 25, 2022
Our 2022 State of Sport Report reveals that major barriers to sport remain for Canadian Youth. Building off what we learned last year, we’ve once again partnered with Ipsos and our Canadian academic advisory panel to assess the continued impact of COVID on community sports and understand how we must respond.
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The State of Sport in 2021
March 29, 2021
This report highlights the findings of a 2021 research study we undertook in partnership with Ipsos to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on community sports and recreation - and the findings make clear the profound need for support.
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