October 15, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB (October 15, 2026) – The Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network (COPSIN) commends the Government of Canada for their commitment to and continued support of COPSIN, as announced by the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State for Sport, today in Winnipeg.
The Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba (CSCM) welcomed Secretary van Koeverden on Thursday, where he announced more than $17 million in funding for the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network (COPSIN) in 2026-27, which includes an additional $5.4 million this year.
This investment will enhance the support athletes receive, giving them greater access to physiology, nutrition, mental performance, sport medicine and expert coaching.
“The Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network welcomes Sport Canada’s new investment. This funding recognizes the important role our institutes play in Canada’s sport system and strengthens our ability to work with National Sport Organizations, the COC, the CPC and other partners. We look forward to putting these resources to work in ways that deliver clear results for athletes, coaches and the communities we serve.”
– Matt Barr, Executive Director, Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba, on behalf of the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network (COPSIN)
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About The Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sports Institute Network (COPSIN)
With seven locations across Canada, the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network (COPSIN) partners with National Sport Organizations (NSOs) and the high-performance sport community to deliver world-class performance services and applied sport science research projects.
COPSIN is a key performance partner in the implementation of the priorities of the National High-Performance Strategy including the Game Plan program, mental health and safe sport.
Find out more at http://www.copsin.ca
Media contact:
Noah Wheelock
Senior Manager, Communications & Operations
CSI Pacific
250.813.3474