Mission (DRAFT)

To promote all forms of recreational paddling emphasizing safety & instruction, to Canadians of diverse abilities, culture and ages and to thus deepen our collective appreciation of our land and paddling heritage.

Paddle Canada values the following as part of its activities:

Safety
We promote and teach the safe use of canoes, kayaks and SUP.

Educational Programs
We train our instructors to certify people in the knowledge & skills of safe and enjoyable canoeing, kayaking and stand up paddleboarding.

Environmental Awareness
We help develop a love and respect for our natural resources.

Heritage
We nurture understanding of the place of the canoe and the kayak in our Canadian heritage.

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The Four Priorities of Paddle Canada are:

1. Public Awareness & Membership
2. Youth
3. Partnerships
4. Instructor Development

The 10 Objectives of the Association are as follows:

1. Increase opportunities to belong to and that support Paddle Canada;
2. Create and implement a communication plan with measurable results to connect the national paddling community;
3. Increase the number of youth participating in Paddle Canada programs;
4. Increase the number of existing organized youth paddling paddling programs that utilize Paddle Canada programs;
5. Harness the fulll potential of existing partnership relationships;
6. Identify and foster new relationships aligning with the Vision;
7. Evaluate costs / benefits of partnerships annually;
8. Increase instructor development opportunities at all levels;
9. Identify opportunities for enhanced accessibility of the Paddle Canada programs;
10. To provide a forum for the Provincial and Territorial Associations

 Non-Discrimination Policy

No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any educational program or activity available at Paddle Canada, on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, creed, political belief, age, national origin, linguistic and language differences, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, height, weight, marital status, or disability.