Hockey Canada Foundation

Overview

The Hockey Canada Foundation, also known as Fondation Hockey Canada, is a registered Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to promoting hockey across Canada. Its mission is to preserve, nurture, and strengthen the bond between Canadians and the sport of hockey, fostering a sense of community and nation-building through the game[1][5].

Mission and Strategic Priorities

The foundation aims to provide financial support to break barriers and grow the game, ensuring success both on and off the ice. Its strategic priorities include:

• Enable: Removing barriers to participation in hockey.
• Educate: Providing resources and tools to better equip kids, parents, and coaches.
• Engage: Promoting nation-building, citizenship, mentorship, and community involvement[5].

Activities and Programs

One of the foundation's key initiatives is the Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund, introduced in 2020. This program helps families facing financial challenges by providing registration fee funding, enabling more Canadian youth to participate in hockey. To date, it has distributed over $3 million and supported over 3,306 children for the 2023/2024 season, including more than 1,250 from Black, Indigenous, and racialized communities[2].

The foundation works closely with Hockey Canada, the national governing body for hockey, and its 13 member branches to grow the game and keep it a vital part of Canadian culture[3][4].

Impact and Vision

The Hockey Canada Foundation recognizes hockey as a dynamic platform for teaching life lessons and instilling Canadian values. Understanding the challenges posed by an increasingly diverse and technological society, the foundation seeks to ensure hockey remains accessible and integral to Canadian identity[5]. It accepts donations to establish and grow endowment and general-purpose funds, enabling caring Canadians to support the game's continued vitality for future generations[5].