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This enactment replaces the Fitness and Amateur Sport Act, which
was enacted in 1961, with modernized legislation that is better adapted
to contemporary realities.
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The enactment sets out the Government of Canada's policies
regarding physical activity and sport. It also sets out the mandate of the
Minister in respect of physical activity and sport.
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The enactment establishes the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of
Canada, an independent organization whose mission is to provide to the
sport community a national alternative dispute resolution service for
sport disputes, and expertise and assistance in that regard.
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Clause 37: The relevant portion of subsection 4(2)
reads as follows:
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(2) The Minister's jurisdiction referred to in subsection (1)
encompasses, but is not limited to, jurisdiction over
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(f) the encouragement, promotion and development of amateur
sport;
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