加拿大宣佈為運動員提供新的心理健康資金
Canada Announces New Mental Health Funding for Athletes
2026年4月24日，加拿大政府宣布撥款以加強對國家級運動員與教練的心理健康支援。
On April 24, 2026, the Government of Canada announced new funding to strengthen mental health supports for national-level athletes and coaches.
此項倡議標誌著加拿大體育界的重大轉變，從僅關注績效（ㄐㄧˋㄒㄧㄠˋ）的目標，轉向以運動員為中心的模式，視長期福祉為成功的必要條件。
This initiative marks a significant shift in Canadian sport, moving from a performance-only focus to an athlete-centred model where long-term well-being is viewed as essential for success.
此筆新資金延續了2025年10月投入的311萬美元投資，該筆資金曾用於支援參與米蘭-科爾蒂納2026年冬季奧運會的選手，確保了照護的延續性。
Building on a 3.11 million dollar investment from October 2025, which supported participants leading up to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, this new funding ensures continuity of care.
既有的「比賽計畫」（Game Plan）方案已提供職涯發展與每年最高2,500美元的心理健康照護補貼。
Existing programs, such as Game Plan, already provide career development and up to 2,500 dollars annually for subsidized mental health care.
此外，與Homewood Health等機構的合作亦提供了全天候的危機支援。
Additionally, partnerships with organizations like Homewood Health offer 24/7 crisis support.
政府強調，這些資源不僅是為了競技，更是為了在運動員一生中提供支援，包括他們在離開高強度競技運動後的轉型期。
The government emphasizes that these resources are not just for competition; they are designed to support athletes throughout their lives, including their transition out of high-performance sport.
透過將心理健康列為優先事項，加拿大旨在填補服務缺口，確保運動員能在發揮最佳表現的同時，在競技生涯結束後依然保持健康。
By prioritizing mental health, Canada aims to prevent gaps in service and ensure that athletes can perform at their best while remaining healthy long after their sporting careers conclude.
