Recreation and parks: infrastructure Canada can’t afford to ignore

In uncertain economic times, a bold federal push to build and renew recreation infrastructure would fuel economic growth—just like Centennial-era investments did.

Facilities in Kemptville and Arnprior. Across the country, aging pools, rinks, and community centres—most built during Canada’s centennial era—are falling apart, writes Martin Sampson. Photograph courtesy of Canadian Parks and Recreation Association

Opinion

BY MARTIN SAMPSON

April 21, 2025

As Canada prepares to elect its 45th Parliament, the question before us is clear: what kind of country do we want to build?At the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA), our answer is simple: we want a vibrant, resilient, and healthy country where every com...

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