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Ottawa Charge forward Tereza Vanišová, centre, celebrates with forwards Kateřina Mrázová, left, and Danielle Serdachny (92) after she scored against the Minnesota Frost during Game 4 of the PWHL hockey finals in May 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

The ‘demonstration effect’ can inspire girls to play — but only if communities are ready

In order to help keep girls in sport, and close the participation gender gap in Canada, everyone needs to participate — government, corporate Canada and local clubs.
Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston shoots between Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas and forward DeWanna Bonner in the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, on May 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Women’s sports are thriving in Canada — here’s how to ensure it stays that way

To say that women’s sport in North America is thriving is an understatement. The question, now, is how these leagues can sustain and build upon their success.

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