Canadian BIPOC Administrators in Sport Survey aims to establish a baseline of racial diversity across Canada’s amateur sport workforce, strengthen accountability, and support measurable progress.

Whitby, ON — November 12, 2026 – The Inclusion in Canadian Sports Network (ICSN), in partnership with the Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC), is launching the Canadian BIPOC Administrators in Sport Survey to better understand racial diversity among individuals working and volunteering across Canada’s amateur sport system, including those in administrative, governance, coaching, officiating, and other roles.

The survey is open to everyone involved in amateur sport, regardless of racial background or position, and will inform the development of a first-of-its-kind national research report aimed at establishing a baseline of racial diversity, identifying representation gaps, and providing data to support a more equitable, inclusive, and representative Canadian sport system.

Your participation can help create a more accurate picture of who works and volunteers in Canadian sport today. The survey takes less than two minutes to complete and will help build an evidence base to identify representation gaps, support future action, inform organizational decision-making, and measure progress over time.

Complete the survey before December 4, 2026:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HF6DDTR

Moving From Commitments to Measurable Change

Across Canada, national policies and frameworks, including Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy, the Canadian Sport Policy 2025–2035, the Canada’s Black Justice Strategy and the Halifax Declaration, have emphasized the importance of addressing systemic barriers, advancing equity, and strengthening representation. While these commitments have helped establish a direction for change, a critical challenge remains: the lack of consistent, measurable data needed to assess progress and accountability across Canada’s sport system.

Without reliable information on the racial diversity of individuals working and volunteering across sport organizations, it is difficult to identify representation gaps, evaluate progress, or determine whether existing commitments are translating into meaningful change.

The Canadian BIPOC Administrators in Sport Survey seeks to help address this gap by collecting information on organizational types, professional and volunteer roles, position levels, racial and ethnic identities, gender identities, and geographic representation. This collaborative approach to research and accountability builds on the partnership between ICSN and SIRC announced in October.

The survey aims to develop a clearer understanding of racial diversity across Canada’s amateur sport workforce, including individuals involved in National Sport Organizations (NSOs), Provincial/Territorial Sport Organizations (P/TSOs), multi-sport organizations, regional and community sport organizations, school and post-secondary athletics departments, government departments, and sport funding agencies.

“For years, we have seen policies, strategies, and commitments calling for greater equity and representation in Canadian sport. But without the data to measure where we stand, how can we truly assess our progress? This survey is an important step toward understanding who is represented across different roles and levels of the sport system, identifying where gaps remain, and holding ourselves accountable for meaningful change. Through our partnership with SIRC, we are working to ensure that conversations about inclusion are supported by evidence and translated into measurable action.”
— Shauna Bookal, President & CEO, Inclusion in Canadian Sports Network (ICSN)

“Across the sport sector, there is a strong commitment to advancing equity and inclusion, but meaningful progress depends on having the data needed to understand where we stand today. This survey will help establish an important national baseline on racial diversity across Canada’s amateur sport workforce, creating opportunities for ongoing measurement, learning, and accountability. By strengthening the evidence base, we can help organizations make more informed decisions and support a sport system that is increasingly representative of the communities it serves.”
— Kim Gurtler, CEO, Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC)

About the Inclusion in Canadian Sports Network (ICSN)

The Inclusion in Canadian Sports Network (ICSN) is a national not-for-profit multisport organization dedicated to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion across the Canadian amateur sport system. Through programs, community connection, education, professional development, leadership opportunities and strategic partnerships, ICSN works to create pathways for greater representation and safe, inclusive and accessible sport experiences across Canada for all.

Learn more: https://inclusionincanadiansports.ca

About the Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC)

The Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC) is Canada’s leader in sport knowledge. Through research, insights and knowledge sharing, SIRC helps build a stronger, more inclusive and evidence-informed Canadian sport system. SIRC is a not-for-profit organization, incorporated in 1973 and funded in part by the Government of Canada.

Learn more: https://sirc.ca

For media inquiries, contact:
Inclusion in Canadian Sports Network (ICSN)
Brigitte Lefebvre-Okankwu
Brand & Creative Coordinator
communications@inclusionincanadiansports.ca

Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC)
Taylor Matthews
Manager, Outreach and Operations
tmatthews@sirc.ca