Québec, Quebec – The 2027 Canada Games Host Society is pleased to embark on the eco-responsibility Biosphere certification process through the Destination Quebec Cité program. This initiative will allow the Host Society to acquire additional expertise that aligns with the sustainability ambitions of the Canada Games.
"In organizing a large-scale event such as the Canada Games, we must absolutely consider its social and environmental impacts. Sustainable development is part of the DNA of the Games. We must constantly question ourselves and improve our practices in this regard," emphasizes Marie-Hélène St-Onge, CEO of the 2027 Canada Games Host Society. "The Biosphere program in sustainable tourism will provide us with excellent tools and methods to help us produce environmentally responsible Games."
Background
This initiative is part of the sustainability approach of the Canada Games Council. It aims to reduce the environmental footprint of the Games and promote advancements in the field, while generating social and economic benefits in host communities. With ambitious targets for carbon neutrality, it revolves around three main areas: energy and climate, circularity and waste, and natural regeneration.
About Biosphere
Developed by the Responsible Tourism Institute, Biosphere is an international system for sustainability management and certification, globally recognized by UNESCO and the UNWTO (World Tourism Organization). Biosphere operates in over 77 countries, with its network currently comprising more than 55 destinations worldwide and over 4,000 member businesses from various sectors, including hotels, restaurants, shops, media, and many others. Since 2017, the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, this system has been acclaimed as the best certification tool for sustainability, aligning the practices of destinations and businesses with the United Nations' 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Biosphere-certified entities are assessed based on their contribution to each of the SDGs.
About the 2027 Canada Games
As the largest amateur multi-sport competition in the country, the Canada Games bring together over 3,000 high caliber athletes and coaches in more than twenty disciplines. Alternating between summer and winter, every two years, they showcase the immense talent and perseverance of our champions. A source of adrenaline and pride for our young athletes striving to exceed themselves, the Games foster friendships that transcend provincial and territorial boundaries.
The winter edition of the Canada Games will take place in Quebec City from February 26 to March 15, 2027. Prioritizing positive sport, social, economic, and environmental impacts, the event marks a return to the city where it was born 60 years ago.
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Miriam Bard-Dumont
Chief Partnerships and Community Relations Officer
418-717-2626
mbard@jeuxducanada2027.ca
