Welcome Message

The Honourable Bal Gosal

Minister of State (Sport)

The Honourable Bal Gosal
It is a great honour to have been appointed Minister of State (Sport) by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. As a father, soccer coach, and avid sports fan, I recognize the significant impact of sport on the well-being of all Canadians. I have always been passionate about sport and I am a proud supporter of amateur sport in Canada. This is why promoting sport and its benefits is one of my primary concerns.

Every year, Canada has the honour of hosting a number of sport events, including many of international scope. As Canadians, we have excellent reasons to be proud of the achievement of our athletes, both here at home and around the world.

As Minister of State (Sport), I am proud of what our Government has accomplished not only to support excellence in sport, but also to make sure that Canadians of all ages and backgrounds can harness the power of sport to lead healthier and more active lives. As the single largest supporter of the Canadian sport system, we are proud to support sport participation and excellence from the playground to the podium.

This section of the Canadian Heritage website will allow you to learn more about my role as Minister of State (Sport) and how Canadian Heritage helps strengthen the unique contribution that sport makes to Canadian identity, culture, and society.

The Honourable Bal Gosal, P.C., M.P.
Minister of State (Sport)