Real Programs. Real Communities.
From a 40-newcomer cricket pilot in 2021 to over 1,600 participants across multiple communities, the impact of Inclusive Canada Foundation continues to grow.
Figures are cumulative and will be updated as data is finalized. Surrey, Vancouver, Burnaby, Victoria, Toronto, and other communities.
Our Model
We remove barriers to participation, create spaces for belonging, build leadership pathways, and measure impact through sports, education, health, and culture.
We remove barriers to participation so everyone can take part.
We create spaces where newcomers, youth, and families feel at home.
We build pathways for participants to grow into leaders.
We measure outcomes through sports, education, health, and culture.
How we grew
Year-by-year figures will be added once finalized. This timeline reflects the stages of our growth.
Newcomer cricket pilot and first organized programming. Government of Canada REO funding supports the first year of LMS Canada in Surrey, BC. 40+ newcomers participate in the first season.
LMS Canada expands through Surrey, Vancouver, Burnaby, and other BC communities. More teams, more newcomers, and stronger community networks.
Launch of the LMS Canadian University and College Cricket League in 2023 — the first league of its kind in Canada. Student leadership, campus belonging, and networking.
Junior cricket programming grows with school and community partnerships. 4 junior teams, 60+ youth trained regularly, supported by Canadian Tire Jumpstart and Surrey School District.
LMS Canada expands to Victoria, Ottawa, Quebec, East Toronto, and other locations. Corporate League development underway, first season planned for 2026.
Inclusive Canada Foundation broadens the model into Sports, Education, Health, and Culture. The organization builds credibility with funders, sponsors, schools, universities, and community partners.
What our programs achieve
- Increased belonging and reduced isolation for newcomers and youth
- More physical activity and year-round sport access
- Youth confidence, resilience, and physical literacy
- Student leadership and campus community
- Newcomer integration and cultural connection
- Paid first-work opportunities through umpiring and league support
- Mental health and wellness through consistent sport participation
- Community and intercultural friendship across cultures
Funded projects and partners
Our impact is supported by funders, sponsors, community collaborators, and program partners. See who supports our work on the Partners page.
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Media coverage, participant stories, reels, and program highlights are shared on our Media and Stories page.
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