More than 12,000 student athletes compete in hundreds of events and competitions in communities across Canada each year. University sport is highly accessible and good value for the money, she said. Just last week, my family went to see a university basketball doubleheader in town. I'm deeply committed to women in sport. She said in the last few years much progress has been made in the area of female sports across the country.
Little girls have the sense of belonging and empowerment.
McGregor said the CIAU has been progressive in the area of women's sports. They've had many women in senior leadership positions on the volunteer side of the organization. They do have progressive policies. But McGregor said there's always opportunity for more progress towards equality. She acknowledged the steps Western has taken to move toward gender equity with its Intercollegiate Athletics Strategic Planning Committee report, and even offered to help.