Ottawa to announce funding for 60 national sport organizations

OTTAWA — The federal government is set to announce funding for more than 60 national sport organizations today.

Organizations set to receive funding include Athletics Canada, Canada Basketball, the Canadian Cycling Association and Hockey Canada.

Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden will announce the funding today alongside Team Canada athletes and members of Parliament.

A government official says the funding is meant to help organizations expand participation by increasing access, building interest and delivering programming.