Karate Canada proudly endorses and supports the work of and values being promoted by “You Can Play”, an organization dedicated to ensuring equality, respect and safety for all athletes, without regard to sexual orientation and/or gender identity. You Can Play works to guarantee that athletes are given a fair opportunity to compete and to be judged by other athletes and fans alike, only on the basis of what they contribute to the sport or on the basis of their team’s success. Fairness and equality are paramount for Karate Canada, and the values being promoted by You Can Play are ones that we unequivocally adhere to and fully embrace. It’s Karate Canada’s firm commitment to continue to pursue alignment of its programs, practices and overall culture with the principles being promoted by You Can Play, and to continue to promote an inclusive environment in every aspect of our programs and activities, from the grassroots community to the highest elite level. The message from our organization is clear: Karate is for Everyone. You may click here in order to obtain more information about the You Can Play project.