In 2019, the CAC conducted a survey on Diversity and Inclusion Programming, asking its program delivery partners to rank their priority level for including specific underserved groups in their organization. The survey revealed gaps in the prioritization of visible minority and new coaches in Canada, with regards to awareness, policy, programs, and services. This highlighted the need for the CAC to gain a better understanding of the experiences of visible minority coaches to provide improved support to them and their program delivery partners.

As a result of the survey's findings, the CAC has been working to advance intersectionality in coaching by exploring the topic of diversity. The CAC is committed to supporting visible minority coaches, encouraging individuals from visible minority populations in Canada to become coaches, and helping Caucasian coaches understand the needs of all their athletes and sport partners. A key step towards enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is utilizing a structured process to evaluate CAC's strengths and areas for improvement. To attract talent and new coaches from underserved communities, such as newcomers, Indigenous coaches, coaches with disabilities, and visible minority coaches, the CAC and its sport partners are conducting Listening Sessions.

The purpose of this report is to provide feedback to the CAC and its sport partners on the barriers faced by underserved communities and individuals in accessing sport and coaching opportunities, as well as recommendations on how to address these barriers to foster a more diverse and inclusive sporting culture. This report is based on an analysis of survey data and information collected from five Listening Sessions.